1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, AL (40 Rentals)

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Birmingham Overlook
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Ion at the Ballpark
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Ion at the Ballpark

200 16th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Marshall on 3rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall on 3rd

1201 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Cardiff, AL Local Guide

Largest Available Cardiff and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardiff, AL is found at 20 Midtown in the Smithfield neighborhood and is 1,158 square feet priced from $2,211. The 600 in the West End neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,061 square feet and currently listed start at $2,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
20 MidtownBuilding 2: A2-M11,158 Sq Ft$2,211
The 600A4A1,061 Sq Ft$2,200
Armour & Co.1 Bedroom / 1 Bath937 Sq Ft$1,975
Denham LoftsTwo-Story One Bedroom Loft-A5910 Sq Ft$1,975
Met on 7thThe Indianapolis909 Sq Ft$1,860
The Park at Forestdale2 Bedroom / 1 Bath _ PC877 Sq Ft$792
The PalmerA3802 Sq Ft$1,905
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Leer800 Sq Ft$1,259
Stoney BrookPhase 4 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom_B790 Sq Ft$1,141
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom635 Sq Ft$1,399

Cheapest Available Cardiff and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 11, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardiff, AL is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model starting from $550 at Hillcrest Apartments in the Apple Valley neighborhood. The second most affordable Cardiff 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom _ DW Model at The Park at Forestdale starting at $660 in the South Pratt neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cardiff is currently $1,488. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hillcrest Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath$550
The Park at Forestdale1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom _ DW$660
Village Square LandingsA1$723
University CrossingsModel A$740
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom$800
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment$816
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath$850
Park PlaceWisteria$899
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana$999
WoodbrookThe Aspen$1,021

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cardiff Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cardiff with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cardiff is at Hillcrest Apartments listed at $550.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cardiff Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cardiff is $1,488.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cardiff Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cardiff is a 1,158 square feet unit starting from $2,211 at 20 Midtown.

What is the average size for Cardiff 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cardiff is currently 712 sq ft.

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