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3,147 Rentals
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  4. Exceptional Value
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    1 BED
    $1,134+
    2 BEDS
    $1,272+
    3 BEDS
    $1,438+

    150 Summit

    150 Summit Pl, Birmingham, AL 35243
    (205) 582-3958
  5. Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,275
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200 - $1,300
    Required Monthly Fees$75
    Total Monthly Price$1,275 - $1,375

    Lakeview Green

    2901 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    (205) 732-7213
  12. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,384
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,339 - $4,264
    Required Monthly Fees$45
    Total Monthly Price$1,384 - $4,309

    Cortland Vesta

    2173 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205) 946-4622
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    1 BED
    $1,584
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,584 - $2,655
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,584 - $2,655

    Moretti

    101 Moretti Cir, Homewood, AL 35209
    (205) 573-3491
  26. $271 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,360+
    2 BEDS
    $1,410+

    Stonegate

    101 Leaf Lake Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35211
    (659) 300-4048
  29. Exceptional Value
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    1 BED
    $889+
    2 BEDS
    $1,099+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$889 - $1,435
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$889 - $1,435

    The Abbey At Inverness

    1000 Hunt Cliff Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
    (205) 583-2086
  36. Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,617
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,594 - $1,854
    Required Monthly Fees$22
    Total Monthly Price$1,616 - $1,876

    Inkwell on Grandview

    3560 Grandview Pky, Birmingham, AL 35243
    (205) 749-7688
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Living & Renting in Birmingham

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Birmingham, AL Apartments for Rent

Birmingham stands as Alabama's second-largest city and a major economic hub of the Deep South, originally founded in 1871 as an industrial powerhouse called the "Pittsburgh of the South" for its steel production and mining heritage. Those searching for apartments for rent in Birmingham will discover an affordable rental market with one-bedroom units averaging $1,181 and two-bedroom apartments around $1,288, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious renters seeking quality living spaces in this historically significant city.

Renting in Birmingham offers access to neighborhoods that cater to different lifestyles and preferences. Downtown Birmingham provides apartment communities near corporate offices and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), while areas like Five Points South and Lakeview feature apartment communities within walking distance of restaurants, breweries, and entertainment venues. The city's MAX Transit bus system connects renters to key locations throughout the metropolitan area, including attractions like Railroad Park, the Birmingham Museum of Art, and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. For those seeking suburban living, nearby areas like Homewood and Vestavia Hills offer rental options with easy access to Red Mountain Park's hiking trails and scenic overlooks, all while maintaining reasonable commute times to Birmingham's thriving healthcare, finance, and education sectors.

Why Birmingham?

  • 124 beautiful parks, including the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
  • The Appalachian Mountains and the sweeping views from Vulcan Park.
  • Spending your nights at the ultra-competitive Talladega Superspeedway.
  • Restaurants, nightclubs, and shopping at the gorgeous Riverchase Galleria.
  • Several golf courses, including the expansive Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
  • Family fun, including the Alabama Adventure Park and the Birmingham Zoo.

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