Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Smithfield Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (88 Rentals)

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Smithfield, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Smithfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Smithfield area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at McCormic II Apartments priced from $629. The Richmond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $694. Here are the most affordable Smithfield apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McCormic II ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$629
The RichmondStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$694
University CrossingsModel A1BR,1BA$740
Magnolia Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Floor,...1BR,1BA$756
Kisor FlatsA-B 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$774
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
Mountainside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The Hillside Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, AL

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Smithfield area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Goodall-Brown Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Smithfield apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Rue 14 starting at $1,795 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smithfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Goodall-Brown Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Rue 143 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
1433 15th Ave S, Unit A1433 15th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.27
Southside Manor2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.24
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Flanagan Flats1x1 - Full Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.29
The Fitzgerald in Five Points10-12 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.12
Cedar South1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.32
South Hill - Five Points1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Smithfield, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Birmingham, AL. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Smithfield Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smithfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Smithfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Smithfield is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Smithfield?

The cheapest apartment in Smithfield is University Crossings which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Smithfield costs $5,310.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Smithfield?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Smithfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Smithfield?

Cheap apartments in Smithfield have an average cost of $257 which is $5,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smithfield.

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