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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL
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Apartments Under $500

Apartments Under $600

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    11-13 5Th Court South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $550
    2 BEDS $550

Apartments Under $700

  • 198
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    412 Fairfax Drive #6, Fairfield, AL 35064
    1 BED $640+
    2 BEDS $765
    3 BEDS $1,045+
  • 33
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    21 5Th Court South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $650
  • 29
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    29 5Th Court South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $650
  • 77
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    25 5Th Court South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $650
  • 40
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    25 5Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $650
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    33 5Th Court South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $650
  • 36
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    27 5Th Court South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $650
  • 32
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    1440 21St Street North, Birmingham, AL 35234
    1 BED $675+
    2 BEDS $750+

Apartments Under $800

  • 9
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    2413 14Th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234
    2 BEDS $700+
  • 98
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    600 Earline Cr., Birmingham, AL 35215
    2 BEDS $705+
  • 135
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    544 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, AL 35235
    1 BED $720+
    2 BEDS $755+
    3 BEDS $990+
  • 74
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    1428 FL Shuttlesworth Drive, Birmingham, AL 35234
    2 BEDS $725
  • 38
    Today

    1927 15Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $725
    1 BED $750
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    1931 15Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $725+
    1 BED $800+
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    2030 11Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $745
    2 BEDS $1,300
  • 85
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    3901-3909 Clairmont Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $750+
    1 BED $850+
  • 40
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    107 Sterling Court NW, Center Point, AL 35215
    1 BED $750
    2 BEDS $777
    3 BEDS $1,099
  • 30
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    856 Parkbrook Trail, Birmingham, AL 35215
    1 BED $754
    2 BEDS $849
    3 BEDS $1,140
  • 25
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    1407 17Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $760+
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  • 61
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    1127 23Rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $770
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    1 day ago

    2909 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $785
    2 BEDS $1,300+
    3 BEDS $1,900+
  • 44
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    2310 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $793
    1 BED $1,051+
    2 BEDS $1,352

Apartments Under $900

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    Rent Specials
    a kitchen with black appliances and white cabinets at Hills at Hoover 35216 a bedroom with model furnishings at Hills at Hoover 35216
    4.0
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    3627 Cedarbrook Dr, Hoover, AL 35216
    Available
    1 BED $850+
    2 BEDS $935+
    3 BEDS $1,100
    a kitchen with black appliances and white cabinets at Hills at Hoover 35216 a bedroom with model furnishings at Hills at Hoover 35216 a dining area with model furnishings and decor at Hills at Hoover 35216 the swimming pool at Hills at Hoover Apartments 35216
    Property reviews
    5/5 Anonymous on Sep 19, 2023

    Staff is great.. everyone I encounter with is always helpful and great attitude.

    4.5/5 SW on Dec 22, 2023

    I lived here for 9 months and I love my apartment!! The office staff especially Ajsh is so friendly and professional! I am always pleased how fast and profient the maintenance team complete my apartment issues! Thanks!

  • 38
    Today

    1534 17Th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $850+
    2 BEDS $1,300+
  • 7
    1 day ago

    2020 11Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $855
  • 35
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    2225 3Rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
    STUDIO $855
    1 BED $1,047
    2 BEDS $2,421
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    1400 7Th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
    1 BED $857
    2 BEDS $1,021
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    901 Wildwood Crossing, Birmingham, AL 35211
    STUDIO $860+
    1 BED $965+
    2 BEDS $1,134+
  • Today

    100 Tree Crossing Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244
    1 BED $868+
    2 BEDS $1,173+
    3 BEDS $1,535+
  • 94
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    917 Cherry Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35214
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 12
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    2418 Green Springs Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35209
    1 BED $895
    2 BEDS $950

Apartments Under $1,000

  • 47
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    32 Westchester Court, Birmingham, AL 35215
    1 BED Call for pricing
    2 BEDS Call for pricing
    3 BEDS Call for pricing
  • 39
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    1144 16Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $900+
    1 BED $950+
    2 BEDS $1,100+
  • 31
    Today

    1620 15Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $900+
    2 BEDS $1,000+
  • 34
    Today

    2021 Tenth Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $923+
    1 BED $1,125+
  • 38
    Today

    1248 22Nd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $925+
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    2312 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $928+
  • 68
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    701 Crest Valley Way, Birmingham, AL 35212
    1 BED $929+
    2 BEDS $989+
    3 BEDS $1,219+
  • 83
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    2505 Lane Park Road, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
    1 BED $940
    2 BEDS $1,085
    3 BEDS $1,200
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    100 Summerchase Drive, Hoover, AL 35244
    1 BED $944+
    2 BEDS $1,157+
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    2600 Waterford Place, Hoover, AL 35244
    1 BED $975+
    2 BEDS $1,292+
    3 BEDS $1,391+
  • 54
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    2000 Colony Park Dr, Birmingham, AL 35243
    1 BED $985+
    2 BEDS $1,059+
    3 BEDS $1,363+
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  • 49
    Today

    2601 Evergreen Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235
    1 BED $999
    2 BEDS $1,089
  • 39
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    2912 Pawnee Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,200+
  • 61
    Today

    3800 Galleria Woods Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,185+
    3 BEDS $1,510+
  • 44
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    1000 Autumn Wood Drive, Hoover, AL 35216
    1 BED $1,010+
    2 BEDS $1,127+
  • 30
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    5775 Summer Place Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244
    1 BED $1,018+
    2 BEDS $1,031+
    3 BEDS $1,248+
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    Today

    10 13Th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,823+
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Getting around in Birmingham, AL

40 /100
Car-Dependent
31 /100
Some Transit
24 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 40, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 24

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Birmingham, AL?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $400 and $4,776.

How many cheap rentals are available in Birmingham, AL on RentCafe?

There are 217 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Birmingham, AL were last updated on 2 Jul 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Birmingham, AL?

The average Birmingham, AL cheap apartment size is 831 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Birmingham, AL?

Cheap apartments in Birmingham, AL are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Birmingham, AL?

A cheap apartment in Birmingham, AL offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Renting a cheap apartment in Birmingham, AL

Steel production, banking and biotech dominate the economy of this Southern city. Birmingham was a center of the civil rights movement and is Alabama’s largest city. Many of the city’s residential communities are located near idyllic water features. Several major universities and companies are located in the area. In an effort to crack down on crime, a specialized patrol that focuses on the city’s downtown has had major success. There are a variety of venues for art and cultural experiences, and the annual Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival is a draw for visitors and locals alike. Enjoy the area’s golf courses and nearby mountain recreation opportunities, and come home to a comfortable Birmingham apartment. Lots of options await in our listings.

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The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Birmingham, AL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Birmingham, AL has never been easier. We feature 482 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Birmingham, AL average. What is a cheap rent in Birmingham, AL? The average apartment rent in Birmingham is $1,346 per month so any rental south of $1,077 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Birmingham, AL rents go as low as $400/mo.

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