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Lakeview Green
$1,225
2901 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 964-6005
Rent Savings
4 units available
Studio • 1 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Amenity-Rich
Modern Living with Extensive Amenities in Birmingham
Lakeview Green offers an exceptional living experience with its modern design and warm community atmosphere. Both cats and dogs are welcomed here, and residents appreciate amenities such as a community garden, gym, and rooftop patio. With convenient proximity to parks, restaurants, and transportation, this property provides the perfect mix of urban living and comfort.
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Carlisle Terrace
$762
1223 29th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 859-4629
2 units available
Studio • 1 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
Historic Charm
Charming historic property with top-notch amenities.
Carlisle Terrace offers a distinct historic charm with beautifully preserved hardwood floors and spacious layouts. Residents appreciate the delightful courtyard and convenient on-site parking. The location provides easy access to popular local spots and parks, making it ideal for those who love a lively community.
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Cliff Place
$721
1316 33rd Street South Apt 04, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 973-5655
4 units available
Studio • 1 bed
Amenities
Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Air conditioning, E-payments, Online portal + more
Pet Perfection
Prime location with convenient, pet-friendly living.
Cliff Place is ideally situated in the vibrant Highland Park area. Residents highlight the property's prime location, offering easy access to beloved local spots like Rojo and O'Henry's Coffee. With pet-friendly policies welcoming all furry friends, it makes living here convenient and charming. The added convenience of in-unit laundry and praised value make this property a standout choice.
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Beacon Pointe Apartments
$749
925 Beacon Parkway East, Birmingham, AL 35209
(659) 300-5217
3 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
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Inkwell on Grandview
$1,654
3560 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 880-8429
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26 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, New construction, Garage + more
Resort Living
Vacation-style luxury with ample amenities awaits you.
Inkwell on Grandview offers a vacation-like living experience with luxurious amenities and stylish apartment designs. Ideally located in Birmingham, the property allows easy access to premier shopping and dining options. Residents appreciate the modern layout and the supportive management team.
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The James on Highland
$1,430
1142 22nd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 668-5394
232 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Golf room, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Stainless steel + more
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Artisan Flats
$1,300
2722 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 668-5460
13 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Stainless steel + more
Prime Location
Live vibrantly in Birmingham's sought-after Lakeview District.
Artisan Flats enjoys a fantastic location in Birmingham's vibrant Lakeview District, offering residents easy access to various dining, entertainment, and cultural experiences. The property boasts excellent amenities, including an elevated resort-style pool and a well-equipped 24/7 fitness center with a rock climbing wall. Pet owners will appreciate the convenience of an on-site pet spa, with both cats and dogs welcome.
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The Hill at Eastbury
$1,775
1840 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 745-5683
5 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Luxury Amenities
Resort-like apartments near dining and entertainment
The Hill at Eastbury provides an exceptional living experience with luxurious amenities. Nestled in Downtown Homewood, Birmingham, this community offers convenient access to numerous shops, parks, and restaurants. Residents appreciate the peaceful environment and the exceptional on-site staff that enhances their quality of life. The pet-friendly policy ensures that both cats and dogs are welcome.
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Carolisa
$954
1504 14th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 496-6296
1 unit available
1 bed
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In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Parking, Walk in closets, Air conditioning, and Bbq/grill
Prime Location
Thriving community near UAB and vibrant district.
Discover Carolisa, located in the heart of Five Points South, offering a vibrant lifestyle near UAB with easy access to campus, dining, and entertainment. This property stands out with its spacious living areas, pet-friendly policy, and convenient in-unit laundry facilities that residents greatly appreciate.
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Branchwater
$1,519
901 Old Forest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 379-0596
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5 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Pet-approved
Pet-friendly paradise with modern amenities in Birmingham.
Branchwater offers a fantastic living experience in Birmingham, AL, with pet-friendly accommodations. Residents praise the peaceful setting and responsive management team. Convenient access to shopping and major highways enhances everyday ease.
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Grand Highlands at Vestavia Hills
$1,210
3251 Overton Road, Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 509-1230
42 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Pet Paradise
Ideal location with fantastic amenities for pet lovers.
Grand Highlands at Vestavia Hills offers an exceptional living experience. With its wonderful dog-friendly amenities and an inviting, landscaped environment, this property stands out. Residents praise the convenient location, close to dining and grocery essentials.
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The Avenues of Inverness
$821
3100 Heatherbrooke Road, Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 596-6825
50 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Stainless steel, Walk in closets, 24hr gym + more
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Station at Lakeshore
$1,410
2800 Milan Court, Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 890-8215
Rent Savings
107 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Stainless steel + more
Luxurious Living
Modern elegance in Sand Ridge neighborhood
Discover upscale living at The Station at Lakeshore, where every detail is thoughtfully curated for comfort and style. Residents rave about the open-concept floor plans and modern amenities, including a resort-style saltwater pool and 24-hour wellness studio. Nestled in the tranquil Sand Ridge neighborhood, this property offers a peaceful retreat while remaining close to convenient amenities and major highways.
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Breckenridge
$1,289
3209 Greendale Pl, Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 496-6963
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Gym, Pool + more
Comprehensive Amenities
Minutes from shopping centers and top-class amenities.
Breckenridge offers an outstanding living experience with convenient amenities. Located just minutes from I-459 and popular shopping spots like The Summit and Brookwood Mall, its location caters to varied lifestyles. With a pet-friendly environment including landscaped surroundings and a dog park, every resident is sure to feel at home.
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Park Place
$899
600 24th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 649-1008
Rent Savings
23 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Convenient Location
Prime location with excellent local amenities nearby.
Park Place offers a strategic location in Central City, Birmingham, featuring comfortable living spaces with easy downtown access. Residents enjoy a host of amenities, including a gym, pool, and in-unit laundry. Located just steps away from transit lines and hospitals, it provides unparalleled convenience for a dynamic urban lifestyle.
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Abbey at Inverness
$889
1000 Hunt Cliff Road, Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 509-1636
55 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel + more
Pet Paradise
Pet-friendly living with lakeside beauty in Birmingham.
Discover luxurious living at Abbey at Inverness, nestled amidst eight breathtaking lakes and ideal for pet owners with its welcoming environment. Residents love its modern finishes and commend the efficient maintenance staff. Nearby dining and shopping add convenience to this charming community.
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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Birmingham is $1,490+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,846+. Rent rates updated 8 days ago

Studio: $1,122+Trending down
1 Bed: $1,490+Trending down
2 Beds: $1,846+Trending down
3+ Beds: $1,948+Trending down

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

Top neighborhoods in Birmingham

Five Points South

What it’s like to live in Five Points South

Historic vibrancy defines this Civil Rights District anchor. Renters love loft-style conversions but face 2AM noise from The Nick's live blues shows. Limited parking during Sloss Fest weekends.

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South Eastlake

What it’s like to live in South Eastlake

South Eastlake offers historic homes with downtown accessibility in this eastern Birmingham neighborhood. Rental options include traditional Birmingham architecture with details like front porches and hardwood floors unavailable in newer construction. The area provides excellent access to both Pepper Place markets and downtown employment, creating an ideal environment for urban enthusiasts seeking authentic character at more accessible rates than similar properties in Highlands or Forest Park.

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Highland Park

What it’s like to live in Highland Park

Historic character defines Highland Park, where Birmingham's distinguished neighborhood offers architectural significance and mature landscaping minutes from downtown employment. The district features distinctive properties from Victorian mansions to Craftsman bungalows creating streetscapes increasingly valued beyond purely functional housing considerations. Highland Park's elevation provides both spectacular city views and natural cooling through hilltop positioning reducing air conditioning requirements increasingly valuable as energy costs continue affecting overall housing affordability calculations, while strategic positioning between both downtown Birmingham employment and Five Points South entertainment creates ideal convenience for professionals seeking sophisticated environments beyond purely practical considerations increasingly important as quality-of-life factors continue affecting housing decisions.

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Find an apartment for rent in Birmingham, AL

Searching for an apartment for rent in Birmingham, AL? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 589 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Birmingham. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Birmingham is $1,122 for a studio, $1,490 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,846 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

Tired of browsing? Take our personalized quiz. You’ll answer a couple of simple questions and we’ll put together a list of Birmingham apartments that are best for you. We’ll also factor in your commute, budget, and preferred amenities. Looking for a pet-friendly rental, or an apartment with in-unit washer and dryer? No problem, we’ll provide you with apartments that match that criteria.

You can trust Apartment List to help you find your next Birmingham, AL apartment rental! After all, everyone deserves a home they love.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In Birmingham, the average rent is $1,122+ for a studio, $1,490+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,846+ for a 2-bedroom, and $1,948+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Birmingham, check out our monthly Birmingham Rent Report.

*Based on base prices that don’t include fees

You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Birmingham by using the cheap apartments filter or you can search by apartments that are offering move-in specials.

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Birmingham apartments that allow pets.

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Birmingham.

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Birmingham. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include University of Alabama at Birmingham, Miles College, Birmingham Southern College, Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus, Jefferson State Community College, and Samford University.

Birmingham Rent Report: January 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List January 2026 Rent Report for Birmingham, AL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,120, after falling 1.2% last month. Prices are now down 0.2% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Birmingham rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.

Birmingham Rent Report: January 2026

At the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains sits one of the American South’s most storied cities, Birmingham, Alabama. Outsiders may forever remember the city for its violent, segregationist past, but residents of today’s Birmingham know their city as a vibrant, ethnically diverse community that just happens to boast some of the Deep South’s most affordable and attractive renting options. So what do you say? Are you ready to head on down to Dixie and start living the high life with Birmingham’s best? Then stick with us, because we’re the one-stop virtual shop for all your apartment hunting needs.

Life in Birmingham

Let’s not kid ourselves: The consensus among those who’ve never lived in Alabama – or at least visited it– is that the state is nothing but a giant backwoods farmland filled with dudes in cut-off tees who drive around in their Confederate flag-covered pickup trucks all day blaring “Free Bird.” Then they go home, crack open a fresh can of whatever light beer was on sale at the local Piggly Wiggly that day, and sit down on their couches (which are situated on their front lawns, of course) to watch NASCAR races that they taped on their circa-1983 VCRs.

Such depictions of ‘Bama may make for comedy gold, but the truth is that metropolitan Birmingham in the 21st century is home to more than 1.1 million residents who hail from various walks of life and enjoy all the amenities of a modern big city. Formerly a hub for the agricultural and steel industries only, Birmingham is now a hotspot for the healthcare, financial, and publishing businesses as well. Three of the state’s major law schools are located within city limits, in addition to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the UAB School of Medicine, and various other private and public universities, which combine to give parts of the city a strong collegiate vibe.

The city is also dotted with numerous parks, trails, art galleries, nightlife venues, ethnic restaurants, an opera house, symphony orchestra, and various museums including the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Kelly Ingram Park, which pay tribute to past residents who dedicated their lives to the struggle for racial equality. Bottom line: If you show up in Birmingham expecting to find some barely-modernized episode of Hee Haw going on around you, you’re in store for a mighty case of culture shock.

Jobs and the Mighty Dollar Bill

Because the city’s cost of living rate is so low (17 percentage points lower than the average American city), Birmingham is an ideal stomping grounds for careerists looking to settle down, build up a bankroll, and stash away some greenbacks in the process. The city has become a hotbed in recent years for white-collar professionals in the medical, insurance, and financial industries, many of whom live in the plethora of budget-friendly rentals in the B’ham ‘burbs and commute to the inner city for work each day.

We don’t want to send you into Birmingham under false pretenses, though (wow, aren’t we sweet!), so you should probably know that “Magic City” isn’t quite so magical for all those in the workforce. Certain parts of the city are rather destitute, and nearly a quarter of Birmingham residents live under the poverty line. So use that world-famous common sense of yours and make sure you have a reliable gig lined up in Birmingham before scouring the land for your dream dwellings.

Traffic, traffic, and traffic

Have we mentioned traffic?

Because basically everyone in Birmingham who lives outside the downtown area drives his or her own car, rush hour traffic can be a soul-sucking, white-knuckling, hair-pulling, fist-shaking, middle finger-waving misadventure. Try traveling east on Hwy 80 around five o’clock, for instance, and you might find yourself jealous of the slugs crawling by at a pace much quicker than your own. Likewise, it won’t take long for you to realize why locals have dubbed the I-59/I-65 interchange “Malfunction Junction.” Public transportation (the MAX city buses and DART trolleys) is available, but it’s only a reasonable option if you’re bumming around the inner city, so make sure you bring your own car to Birmingham, and plan on spending an hour or two inside it on most days.

In recent years, the downtown area has seen an increase in high-end lofts and condos, while the areas immediately surrounding the eclectic, artsy Five Points South district remain popular locales for leasers as well. Some of the more desireable suburban neighborhoods include Mountain Brook, Homewood, and Hoover, where renters can typically find quality apartments and freestanding houses for rent in the $600-$800 range.

Tips for Tenants

Apartments and other rental units are easy as mom’s apple pie to find in Birmingham, so take your time and shop the market before settling on your future lodgings. Waiting lists are pretty much nonexistent, but if you do come across one, you might want to just shrug it off, because it won’t be difficult to find something comparable. Whether you’re in the market for a basic studio pad, a luxurious flat loaded with flash and dazzle, or anything in between, you’ll have no shortage of options in Birmingham.

In addition to apartments, condos, and townhouses, single family detached homes are readily available in Birmingham. Boring but meaningful stat alert: Just 47 percent of the city’s residents are homeowners, but freestanding houses account for 61 percent of all residential buildings. It doesn’t take a math degree from UAB to realize those numbers add up to good news for renters who’d prefer four walls to call their own (at least temporarily!).

Different landlords throughout town have different rules regarding pets (most allow them, but some don’t), subletting, and roommates, so before you visit an apartment, call ahead to get some preliminary info. And be on the lookout for move-in specials, which frequently pop up especially around the UAB/Five Points/Southside areas. Rental prices obviously differ depending on size, location, and amenities, but the typical 1-2BR unit in Birmingham goes for between $500-$800 and lucky leasers can even find a few furnished luxury pads in a similar price range.

And now you’re all set to start the journey for your dream digs. So welcome to Birmingham, enjoy some grits and hominy while you’re down here, and happy hunting!

Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

Lakeview Green

Carlisle Terrace

Cliff Place

Beacon Pointe Apartments

Inkwell on Grandview

The James on Highland

Artisan Flats

The Hill at Eastbury

Carolisa

Branchwater

Grand Highlands at Vestavia Hills

The Avenues of Inverness

Station at Lakeshore

Breckenridge

Park Place

Abbey at Inverness

Average rent in Birmingham, Alabama

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Birmingham Renter Confidence Survey

Living in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Apartment Renter's Guide

Birmingham Apartment Renter's Guide

Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

Lakeview Green

Carlisle Terrace

Cliff Place

Beacon Pointe Apartments

Inkwell on Grandview

The James on Highland

Artisan Flats

The Hill at Eastbury

Carolisa

Branchwater

Grand Highlands at Vestavia Hills

The Avenues of Inverness

Station at Lakeshore

Breckenridge

Park Place

Abbey at Inverness

Average rent in Birmingham, Alabama

Top neighborhoods in Birmingham

More Rental Options

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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How can I find a cheap apartment in Birmingham?

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Birmingham, AL Rental Market Trends

Birmingham Rent Report: January 2026

Birmingham Rent Report: January 2026

Birmingham Renter Confidence Survey

Living in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Apartment Renter's Guide

Birmingham Apartment Renter's Guide