1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, AL (44 Rentals)

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Birmingham Overlook
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
Senior Living
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Park Estates Duplexes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Estates Duplexes

2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Ion at the Ballpark
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ion at the Ballpark

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

Marshall on 3rd

1201 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
Student Housing
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Westbury Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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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 1,133 square feet priced from $1,853. The 600 has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,014 square feet and currently listed start at $2,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
20 MidtownBuilding 3: A3-V1,133 Sq Ft$1,853
The 600A41,014 Sq Ft$2,100
Advenir at Station 121Admiralty946 Sq Ft$1,799
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom920 Sq Ft$1,449
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included!1BR/1.0BA910 Sq Ft$1,349
Chapel Creek Apartments1BR/1BA855 Sq Ft$1,090
Denham LoftsIndustrial One Bedroom Loft-A1HC, A1798 Sq Ft$1,770
The William1 Bedroom 1 Bath793 Sq Ft$2,250
Park PlaceWisteria767 Sq Ft$899
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Charles765 Sq Ft$1,099

Cheapest Available Cardiff and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 20, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardiff, AL is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model starting from $575 at Hillcrest Apartments in the Apple Valley neighborhood. The second most affordable Cardiff 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Fountain Blue Apartments starting at $595 in the West End neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cardiff is currently $1,563. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hillcrest Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath$575
Fountain Blue Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath$595
Candy Mountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$695
Pointe Arlington1/1.00$700
The Woodford1 Bed/1 Bath$799
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment$832
Park PlaceWisteria$899
Stoney Brook1 Bedroom 1 Bath WO Phase 1$946
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,007
The Dagny1 Bedoom$1,087

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cardiff, AL

Ranked #22

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $575.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cardiff is $1,563.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cardiff is a 1,133 square feet unit starting from $1,853 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 713 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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