How much is rent in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, the average rent is $1,197+ for a studio, $1,475+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,859+ for a 2-bedroom, and $2,007+ 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

How can I find a cheap apartment in Birmingham?

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 .

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in Birmingham?

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

How much should I pay for rent in Birmingham?

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.

How can I find off-campus housing 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 .

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Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

543 rentals available

Flats on 15th
$1,117
1322 15th Ave S, Unit B, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 512-8797
2 units available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, E-payments + more
Convenient Living
Prime location near UAB, restaurants, and parks
Flats on 15th offers serene living with easy access to UAB and downtown Birmingham, perfect for those who value convenience and comfort. Residents appreciate the updated amenities including in-unit laundry, making everyday life a breeze. With both dogs and cats allowed, the property welcomes all furry family members and provides ample green space for leisurely walks.
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Riviera Apartments
$1,571
3113 Pawnee Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205
(762) 254-4363
1 unit available
1 bed
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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport, Recently renovated + more
Luxurious Convenience
Renovated apartment in ideal Birmingham spot
Riviera Apartments offers a luxurious living experience in a prime Birmingham area. Residents rave about the high-end finishes and the recent renovations, highlighting the modern appeal of each unit. Enjoy convenient amenities like in-unit laundry and a relaxing pool, along with the flexibility of being pet friendly.
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COBB LANE CORNERS
$895
1301 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
(659) 300-7996
2 units available
1 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Parking, Recently renovated, and Air conditioning
Historic Charm
Prime location near parks and dining delights.
Located in the heart of Five Points South, COBB LANE CORNERS boasts a prime location with easy walking access to UAB and Highland Avenue parks. The 1920s building is celebrated for its hardwood floors and spacious living areas, with residents praising its historic charm. With off-street parking and laundry facilities, convenience is at the forefront of the living experience.
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1608 14th Avenue South, Unit 3G, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 952-7900
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On-site laundry, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, E-payments, Online portal + more
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Linridge
$1,215
827 30th St S, Unit C7,, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 831-4603
1 unit available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Recently renovated + more
Modern Comfort
Prime location near Lakeview District's popular spots.
Linridge offers a premium living experience in Highland Park, known for its tranquility compared to downtown. It's conveniently located near the vibrant Lakeview District, giving residents easy access to popular places like 5 Bar and Walgreens. With modern amenities like in-unit laundry and stainless steel appliances, along with a pet-friendly policy, the property ensures a delightful lifestyle.
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Spring Street Flats
$1,065
4128 5th Ave S, Unit I,, Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 352-4901
1 unit available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, E-payments + more
Prime Location
Experience vibrant Avondale living at Spring Street Flats.
Spring Street Flats offers vibrant living in the heart of Avondale. Residents love the close proximity to local attractions like Avondale Brewing, Avondale Park, and a variety of dining options. Modern amenities including in-unit laundry and stylish interiors enhance comfort, while pet-friendly policies welcome all furry companions.
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The Villas
$1,166
2724 Niazuma Ave S, Unit I, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 843-9394
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel, Air conditioning + more
Renovation Delight
Modern amenities and pet-friendly comfort.
The Villas in Highland Park offer a welcoming environment with modern renovations. Residents appreciate the vinyl flooring and stainless steel appliances, as well as the convenience of in-unit laundry. The pet-friendly policies make this a perfect choice for animal lovers seeking stylish living.
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Piedmont Terrace
$1,054
1343 14th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
(607) 318-1838
1 unit available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, E-payments + more
Vibrant Location
Close to UAB and dining havens.
Piedmont Terrace is perfectly situated in the vibrant Five Points South neighborhood, offering convenient proximity to UAB campus and charming local eateries. With essential in-unit amenities like a dishwasher and washer/dryer, chores are simplified. The pet-friendly environment and nearby parks make it ideal for pet owners.
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Rhodes Villas
$818
2905 Rhodes Circle South, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 528-8561
1 unit available
1 bed
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On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Pool, and Air conditioning
Centrally Located
Enjoy vibrant city living in a dynamic area.
With a prime location, Rhodes Villas offers easy access to Birmingham's beloved spots, such as O'Henry's Coffees and Rushton Park. Residents adore the expansive townhomes featuring stylish laminate-style hardwood or tile floors and abundant storage. The property welcomes all pets and provides enjoyable amenities like a shimmering pool.
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Fix Play Lofts
$1,744
2300 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 898-2806
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel + more
Loft Living
Historic charm meets modern convenience in downtown Birmingham.
Experience spacious loft living with high ceilings and expansive windows that flood your space with natural light. Fix Play Lofts seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary features like granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Located in downtown Birmingham, it provides effortless access to top dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. Pet enthusiasts will delight in policies that welcome both cats and dogs, alongside nearby parks for leisurely strolls.
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Merry Rowe
$1,207
1629 14th Avenue South, 1629-C, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 656-8777
2 units available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, Microwave, and Range
Perfectly Positioned
Prime Location Near UAB and Five Points
Discover Merry Rowe, where you'll find spacious living environments surrounded by vibrant local attractions. With its proximity to the UAB Campus, residents have easy access to a variety of restaurants, bars, and parks. Enjoy the convenience of off-street parking and the charm of a pet-friendly community.
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Goodall Brown Lofts
$1,449
2200 1st Street Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 860-9483
1 unit available
1 bed
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Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Stainless steel + more
Historic Charm
Lofts with downtown Birmingham flair
Goodall Brown Lofts offer historic charm with modern comforts. Residents adore the spacious layouts and high ceilings in this prime downtown location. The rooftop deck is perfect for enjoying stunning city views, while on-site amenities enhance convenience.
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The Cecil
$1,223
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
Pet-Friendly
Charming comfort in vibrant Five Points South neighborhood.
The Cecil offers spacious two-bedroom apartments in Birmingham's lively Five Points South neighborhood. Residents appreciate pet-friendly living with in-unit laundry and private balconies. The community atmosphere brings convenience and comfort to your lifestyle.
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Stratford
$772
1000 18th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 839-8283
1 unit available
1 bed
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In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, Range, Oven, and Refrigerator
Historic Charm
Live in Charming 1940s Apartments in 5 Points South
Stratford offers charming, historic apartments in the vibrant Five Points South neighborhood, known for its dynamic dining and entertainment scene. Residents can walk to local restaurants, shops, and even the UAB Campus and UAB Hospital. The property is ideal for those who appreciate 1940s architecture and a lively location.
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Hillside Manor
$1,087
3200 Hillside Avenue, Unit 12, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 286-6216
2 units available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, E-payments + more
Charming Details
Artful design and park-adjacent charm enhance living style.
Hillside Manor in Highland Park charms with spacious layouts and unique features like dark floors and arched kitchen entries. Enjoy a lifestyle enriched by proximity to local parks and beloved eateries like Rojo and O'Henry's Coffee. Residents rave about convenient amenities, including in-unit laundry and dishwashers, along with a responsive management team.
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Kenley Apartments
$1,101
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
(858) 943-3586
30 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Upscale Living
Birmingham luxury with top-notch amenities and pet-friendly features.
Kenley Apartments offers luxurious living in Birmingham with all the modern amenities you could wish for. Pets, including both dogs and cats, are warmly welcomed, with facilities like a dog park and spacious living areas. Priced below the metro average, Kenley offers great value for a high-end lifestyle.
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City Guide

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Birmingham is $1,475+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,859+. Rent rates updated 2 days ago

Studio: $1,197+Trending up
1 Bed: $1,475+Trending up
2 Beds: $1,859+Trending up
3+ Beds: $2,007+Trending up

* 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
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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
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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
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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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Suburban
Green Spaces
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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 543 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 $1,197 for a studio, $1,475 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,859 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.

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Birmingham Rent Report: February 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List February 2026 Rent Report for Birmingham, AL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,116, roughly the same as 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.

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

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Five Points South

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South Eastlake

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Highland Park

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Birmingham, AL Rental Market Trends

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