Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (63 Rentals)

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Carlisle Terrace
Studio Apartments

Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Towers
Studio Apartments

Highland Towers

2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Davis House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Davis House

1117 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Phares
Studio Apartments

Phares

2310 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Park Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1301 S 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Hermosa
Studio Apartments

Hermosa

1127 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Rhodes Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Villas

2901-2905 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Parkview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview

2501 Caldwell Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Highlands
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Highlands

1313 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Court

2525 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Fourth Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Apartments

3732 4th AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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The Apollo
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Apollo

1331 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Place

1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Hill

3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Strata
2 Bedroom Apartments

Strata

3630 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Altamont Cliffs
2 Bedroom Apartments

Altamont Cliffs

1300 Altamont Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Corners
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Corners

3300 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Carlisle Terrace priced from $755. The Highlands Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Southside Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type BStudio,1BA$755
The Highlands CommunitiesPhares StudioStudio,1BA$755
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$777
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
PharesStudioStudio,1BA$793
The Murals on Niazuma1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$799
Rhodes Villas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$800
Parkview1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$806
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Birmingham, AL

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside Birmingham 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 Southside Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at Carol Court starting at $1,047 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Goodall-Brown Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Carol Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.23
Altamont Cliffs2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Electric Incl...2BR,1BA$1.30
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Clairmont Hill2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.29
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Original2BR,1BA$1.32
Parkview1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.15
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.24
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.30

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Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Birmingham. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Birmingham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southside Birmingham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside Birmingham is under $810.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside Birmingham?

The cheapest apartment in Southside Birmingham is Charleston Court which is listed at $777, while the average apartment in Southside Birmingham costs $4,105.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside Birmingham?

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 19 regular apartments in Southside Birmingham 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 Southside Birmingham?

Cheap apartments in Southside Birmingham have an average cost of $291 which is $3,814 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside Birmingham.

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