Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Smithfield Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (79 Rentals)

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Clayton Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Court

705 1st St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Renro Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Renro Apartments

1013 Tuscaloosa Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Uptown Stadium
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Stadium

1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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The View on Cotton
Studio Apartments

The View on Cotton

160 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Park Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Manor

1301 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Sutton House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sutton House

1416 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Tivoli
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tivoli

1141 14th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Places At Red Rocks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Places At Red Rocks

1534 17th StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Wilbur
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilbur

1605 12th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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 1 Bed unit found at Stratford priced from $734. University Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Smithfield apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$734
University CrossingsModel A1BR,1BA$740
Element 261x1 [1st Floor, Parking Lot Facing]1BR,1BA$747
Wilbur1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 81BR,1BA$767
The Bellows5-6 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$768
The RichmondStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$768
Kisor FlatsA-B 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$778
Glen Iris Arms1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level,...1BR,1BA$783
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
Mountainside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, AL

As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Smithfield area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,915. 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.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Rue 143 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Southside Manor2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.25
Silverado2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.06
Oak Hill2x1- 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.22
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.20
The Fitzgerald in Five Points10-12 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.12
Magnolia Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,1BA$1.27
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Smithfield, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Smithfield, Birmingham, AL

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Smithfield, Birmingham, AL

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Smithfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Smithfield is at The Richmond listed at $768.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Smithfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Smithfield Apartment is $734 at Stratford.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Smithfield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Smithfield is starting from $780 at University Crossings.

What is the most affordable Smithfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Smithfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pointe Arlington and starts from $975.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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