
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (26 Rentals)
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The 700

The Dagny

Met on 7th

Artisan Flats

Lakeview Green

2990 Rhodes Cir S
Southside, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southside Studio Apartments | $1,361 | $785 | $1,972 |
Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $845 | $2,603 |
Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $1,054 | $4,829 |
Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,227 | $1,900 | $5,232 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Carlisle Terrace priced from $723. Rhodes Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $802. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type B | Studio,1BA | $723 |
Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $802 |
Donegal Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Saint Anne | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $891 |
Cliff Place | 1x1 [W/D, LTV, 2nd Floor] | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
The Sheraton | Medium 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
South Hill (Highland Park) | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $994 |
Carol Court | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,033 |
Linridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
The 700 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level Model at Montcalm starting at $1,159 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Montcalm | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Carol Court | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
South Hill (Highland Park) | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Saint Anne | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
The Sheraton | Medium 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Carlisle Terrace | Studio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing | Studio ,1BA | $1.24 |
Donegal Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthside, Birmingham, AL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Southside Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 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 Southside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southside is at Carlisle Terrace listed at $723.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Apartment is $802 at Rhodes Villas.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southside is starting from $994 at South Hill (Highland Park).
What is the most affordable Southside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Sheraton and starts from $1,900.
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