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- 1405 33rd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35234(205) 843-6536$1,100
1405 33rd Street West
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- 1611 15th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35204(205) 843-6536$1,100
1611 15th Avenue North
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- 912 Meadowbrook Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215(205) 843-6536$1,350
912 Meadowbrook Drive
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- 1734 Lee Avenue Southwest, Birmingham, AL 35211(205) 843-6536$1,200
1734 Lee Avenue
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- 1616 28th Street Southwest, Birmingham, AL 35211(205) 843-6536$1,200
1616 28th Street
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- 8333 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35206(205) 843-6536$1,300
8333 4th Avenue N
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- 1738 28th Street Southwest, Birmingham, AL 35211(205) 843-6536$1,550
1738 28th Street
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- 4011 Walnut Avenue Southwest, Birmingham, AL 35221(205) 843-6536$1,200
4011 Walnut Avenue
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
Average rent in Birmingham, Alabama
- Studio
- $1,270Trending up
- 1 Bed
- $1,504Trending up
- 2 Beds
- $1,875Trending up
- 3+ Beds
- $1,939Trending up
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List
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.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
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.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Dog Owners
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Suburban
Green Spaces
Family-Friendly
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.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Dog Owners
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Suburban
Green Spaces
Family-Friendly
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Find an apartment for rent in Birmingham, AL
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The average rent in Birmingham is $1,270 for a studio, $1,504 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,875 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 $1,270 for a studio, $1,504 for a 1-bedroom, $1,875 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,939 for a 3-bedroom.
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.
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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 Miles College, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham Southern College, Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus, Jefferson State Community College, and Samford University.