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    Cortland Vesta

    $1,599
    2173 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205) 810-0073
    Rent Savings

    Top rated for Amenities
    great location, quiet, top shelf health and fitness center, pool, common areas, etc
    19 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Stainless steel + more

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  • The Glenwood at Pinson

    $1,000
    3073 Panorama East, Birmingham, AL 35215
    (205) 430-6748

    22 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Recently renovated, Walk in closets + more

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  • Piedmont Terrace

    $954
    1343 14th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (607) 318-1838

    4 units available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, E-payments + more

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  • Merry Rowe

    $1,187
    1629 14th Avenue South, 1629-C, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205) 656-8777

    2 units available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Parking, Microwave, Range, and Oven

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  • ENGLISH VILLAGE 21ST DUPLEX

    $1,475
    2201 21st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35223
    (205) 351-0106

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Parking, and Air conditioning

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  • The Wright

    $865
    2148 16th Avenue South Apt. C, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205) 557-8465

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, Range, Oven, and Refrigerator

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  • Parkview

    $853
    2501 Caldwell Ave Apt 05, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205) 236-6250

    2 units available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, E-payments, Online portal, CC payments + more

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  • Towncrest

    $980
    1501 16th Ave S, Unit 102, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205) 827-3357

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more

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  • The Cecil

    $1,219
    1340 15th Avenue South Apt. D, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205) 395-5358

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dogs allowed, Air conditioning, E-payments, and Online portal

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  • Mountain Crest

    $963
    1633 13th Avenue South, Unit 101, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (607) 357-7358

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Walk in closets, Air conditioning + more

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  • Ramsay

    $1,131
    1745 13th Ave S, Unit B, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (986) 386-4556

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, E-payments, and Online portal

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  • The Richmond

    $892
    2030 Highland Avenue South, Unit B2, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205) 656-8674

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    Pet friendly, Parking, Courtyard, Online portal, Range, and Oven

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  • South Hill HP

    $994
    909 30th Street South Apt 13, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205) 852-8194

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, E-payments, Online portal + more

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  • Highland Riviera

    $1,100
    1205-1221 33rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205) 883-1446

    5 units available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    Granite counters, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more

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  • The Wesley

    $1,033
    2101 17th Avenue South Apt. 5,, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205) 891-5168

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, Online portal + more

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  • Carolisa

    $982
    1504 14th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205) 496-6296

    2 units available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Walk in closets, Air conditioning + more

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Average rent in Birmingham, Alabama

City Guide
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Birmingham is $1,556, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,974. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$1,264Trending up
1 Bed
$1,556Trending up
2 Beds
$1,974Trending up
3+ Beds
$2,026Trending up
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Top neighborhoods in Birmingham

Five Points South
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
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
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 $1,264 for a studio, $1,556 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,974 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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Birmingham Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Here’s how Birmingham ranks on:
C
Overall satisfaction
C
Safety and crime rate
B
Jobs and career opportunities
B-
Recreational activities
A-
Affordability
B+
Quality of schools
B-
Social Life
C+
Weather
C
Commute time
D
State and local taxes
D
Public transit
A
Pet-friendliness

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Birmingham’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.

"Birmingham renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Some categories received above average scores, and many received near-average scores."

Key Findings in Birmingham include the following:

  • Birmingham renters gave their city a C overall.

  • The highest-rated categories for Birmingham were pet-friendliness (A), affordability (A-) and quality of local schools (B+).

  • The areas of concern to Birmingham renters are state and local taxes and public transit, which both received D grades.

  • Birmingham did relatively poorly compared to other Southern cities like Atlanta (B), New Orleans (B), Charleston (A-) and Columbia (B-).

  • Birmingham did relatively poorly compared to cities nationwide, including Houston (B+), Chicago (B-) and Raleigh (A).

  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

    For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

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Living in Birmingham, AL

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.

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

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Sources:
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.