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- 1432 Brighton Road, Birmingham, AL 35228(205) 600-6603$1,200
1432 Brighton Road
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Recently renovated
- 816 Goldwire Street Southwest, Birmingham, AL 35211(205) 839-6285$1,200
816 Goldwire Street Southwest
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
W/D hookup, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Range + more
- 2213 Fulton Avenue Southwest, Birmingham, AL 35211(659) 207-3184$925
2213 Fulton Avenue Southwest
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
Pet friendly and Recently renovated
- 917 Old Oak Trce, Birmingham, AL 35215(205) 969-8910$2,100
917 DUNRIDGE DRIVE
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Garage, Recently renovated, Fireplace, and Microwave
- 2034 49th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208(502) 699-3437$1,000
2034 49th Street Ensley
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
Pet friendly and Recently renovated
- 3715 45th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35207(205) 600-6603$1,400
3715 45th Avenue North
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
Hardwood floors, Carport, and Recently renovated
- 3417 Park Avenue Southwest, Birmingham, AL 35221(205) 600-6603$1,000
3417 Park Avenue Southwest
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
Recently renovated
- 5724 Court P, Birmingham, AL 35228(659) 234-2674$1,100
5724 Court P
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Pet friendly
- 824 42nd Place North, Birmingham, AL 35212(205) 600-6603$1,300
824 42nd Place North
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
Recently renovated
- 237 20th Street Southwest, Birmingham, AL 35211(205) 600-6603$850
237 20th Street Southwest
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Recently renovated
- 304 12th Street Southwest, Birmingham, AL 35211(659) 234-2674$1,250
304 12th Street SW
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, and Pet friendly
- 1731 13th Court South, Birmingham, AL 35205(205) 440-4740$1,399
1731 13TH COURT
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Garage, Recently renovated, Fireplace, and Media room
- 8017 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206(659) 234-2674$1,200
8017 1st Ave S
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Range, and Refrigerator
- 3927 37th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35217(205) 704-2077$975
3927 37th Avenue North
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more
- 2529 20th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208(205) 547-0394$900
2529 20th Street Ensley
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Pet friendly
Average rent in Birmingham, Alabama
- Studio
- $1,169Trending down
- 1 Bed
- $1,494Trending down
- 2 Beds
- $1,861Trending down
- 3+ Beds
- $2,019Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List
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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
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The average rent in Birmingham is $1,169 for a studio, $1,494 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,861 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In Birmingham, the average rent is $1,169 for a studio, $1,494 for a 1-bedroom, $1,861 for a 2-bedroom, and $2,019 for a 3-bedroom.
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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.