Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (23 Rentals)

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Carlisle Terrace
Studio Apartments

Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th 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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Saint Anne
1 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Anne

2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Duncan Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Duncan Flats

809 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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  • Smoke Free
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Carol Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carol Court

2920-2924 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Fourth Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Apartments

3732 4th AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Lakeview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Southside, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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 $758. The Sheraton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type BStudio,1BA$758
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
Rhodes Villas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$809
Donegal Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$847
Saint Anne1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$891

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, AL

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.39 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at Carol Court starting at $1,043 with a $1.23 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Carol Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.23
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.38
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.39
Saint Anne1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.39
Linridge Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.72
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type B, Courtyard Facing, Upd...Studio ,1BA$1.35
Donegal Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.43
Rhodes Villas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southside, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #27

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Birmingham. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside is under $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is Rhodes Villas which is listed at $809, while the average apartment in Southside costs $5,670.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside?

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 3 regular apartments in Southside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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