How much is the average rent in Birmingham, AL for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Birmingham's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions following recent price adjustments across different apartment sizes.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Birmingham, AL?

December offers the best rental opportunities in Birmingham with the lowest prices of the year and reduced competition among renters. February sees the highest rent prices, creating approximately a 9% difference between peak and off-peak months, making winter searches particularly advantageous for budget-conscious renters.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Birmingham, AL?

Highland Park, Central City, Southside, and Five Points South stand out for their walkability and restaurant scenes with mixed-use developments. Sun Valley generates the highest consumer interest with nearly 3 times more inquiries than the market average, while South Eastlake and Roebuck represent Birmingham's most sought-after neighborhoods where demand consistently exceeds supply.

What areas of Birmingham, AL are best for budget-conscious renters?

Fairview offers the most affordable option with 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $700 per month, 31% lower than the city median. Woodlawn provides another budget-friendly choice at around $740 monthly, running 26% below typical Birmingham rents, while Highland Park sits around $950 monthly at 6% below the city median.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Birmingham, AL?

Birmingham offers excellent pet accommodation with 53% of rental listings welcoming pets. Southside, Enon Ridge, Smithfield Estates, and Highland Park provide the best options for pet owners, featuring pet-friendly flooring, outdoor spaces, dog parks, pet waste stations, and dedicated pet spaces with pet-safe windows.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Birmingham, AL?

Utilities are rarely included in Birmingham rental properties, appearing in less than 1% of total listings across all apartment types. Studios have the highest rate of utility inclusion at approximately 0.11% of available units, while larger apartments like 3-bedrooms almost never include utilities as part of the rent.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

458 rentals available

2d ago

8.9

Very good

Emagine Properties L.L.C

920 4th Court West, Birmingham, AL 35204

Affordable | Assigned parking | Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

5d+ ago

Cheap Arlington - West End house for rent in Birmingham

413 Fulton Avenue SW - 1

413 Fulton Ave Sw #1, Birmingham, AL 35211

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$525

House for rent

Available Mar 12

5d+ ago

Cheap Echo Highlands condo for rent in Birmingham

1801 Carson Rd #4, Birmingham, AL 35215

Affordable | Concierge service | Package service

2 beds

1 bath

$575

Condo for rent

Available Jun 30

5d+ ago

Cheap Echo Highlands condo for rent in Birmingham

1801 Carson Rd #9, Birmingham, AL 35215

Affordable | Concierge service | Package service

2 beds

1 bath

$575

Condo for rent

Available Jun 30

5d+ ago

Cheap Belview Heights apartment for rent in Birmingham

1032 40th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218

Affordable | Central heat | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$580

Apartment for rent

Income restricted

5d+ ago

Cheap Fairview apartment for rent in Birmingham

Birmingham/West

2916 24th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$590

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 27

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$595

4000 36th Ave N

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$725

8909 Parkway E

21h ago

7.7

Very good

32nd Place Apartments

1716 32nd Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35234

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Ave E Apts

2709 Avenue E, Birmingham, AL 35218

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$595

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1d ago

8.5

Very good

IG - 36th Avenue North

4000 36th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35217

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Fountain Heights apartment for rent in Birmingham

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1300 16th Ct N #C, Birmingham, AL 35204

Affordable | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$595

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$590

2916 24th Street Ensley

$595

4000 36th Ave N

$595

1300 16th Ct N #C

$595

908 9th St Sw

5d+ ago

Cheap Arlington - West End apartment for rent in Birmingham

908 9th St Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211

Affordable | Central heat | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Fountain Heights apartment for rent in Birmingham

1305 16th St N #1305D, Birmingham, AL 35204

Affordable | On-site management | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Available May 21

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

1d ago

8.8

Very good

47th St N

821 47th St N, Birmingham, AL 35212

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$615

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

5d+ ago

Cheap South Eastlake apartment for rent in Birmingham

7712 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35206

Affordable | Air conditioning | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

Avenue X 3-Bedroom Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Avenue X 3-Bedroom Apartments

3012 Avenue X, Birmingham, AL 35208

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Central heat

3 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Income restricted

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Birmingham

1224 Maple St #4, Birmingham, AL 35217

Affordable | Hardwood floor | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$690

$650

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 29

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17h ago

Cheap Bush Hills apartment for rent in Birmingham

1000 4th Ave W #4, Birmingham, AL 35204

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

1d ago

Cheap Gate City house for rent in Birmingham

6916 65th St S, Birmingham, AL 35212

Affordable | On-site management | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$695

House for rent

Available Jun 17

Top amenities

On-Site Management

1d ago

Cheap Inglenook house for rent in Birmingham

3929 40th St N, Birmingham, AL 35217

Affordable | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$695

House for rent

Available Jun 17

Top amenities

On-Site Management

1d ago

8.4

Very good

IG - 35th Avenue North

4000 35th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35217

Affordable | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Oakwood Place house for rent in Birmingham

2028 Lee Ter SW - 1

2028 Lee Ter Sw #1, Birmingham, AL 35211

Affordable | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$695

House for rent

Available Apr 24

5d+ ago

Cheap Inglenook apartment for rent in Birmingham

IG - 35th Avenue North - 4008

4008 35th Ave N #4008, Birmingham, AL 35217

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 31

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Cable

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

Cheap Inglenook apartment for rent in Birmingham

3944 40th St N #B, Birmingham, AL 35217

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$699

Apartment for rent

Available May 20

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

1d ago

8.8

Very good

ROEBUCK VILLA APARTMENTS

8909 Parkway E, Birmingham, AL 35206

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Club View Apartments

8917 Roebuck Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35206

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Central Heat

In-Unit Laundry

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Hillcrest Apartments

100 Pinson Pl, Birmingham, AL 35215

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Central Heat

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

137 59th Street North

137 59th St N, Birmingham, AL 35212

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

1001 21st Street Ensley #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Tuxedo apartment for rent in Birmingham

1001 21st Street Ensley #B, Birmingham, AL 35218

Affordable | Hardwood floor | Business center

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available May 16

5d+ ago

Cheap Woodlawn apartment for rent in Birmingham

146 59th Street North - 2

146 59th St N #2, Birmingham, AL 35212

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Income restricted

5d+ ago

Cheap Bush Hills apartment for rent in Birmingham

908 4th Ave W #4, Birmingham, AL 35204

Affordable | On-site laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$745

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 8

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

7.9

Very good

313 Beta Street South

313 Beta St S, Birmingham, AL 35205

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap South Eastlake apartment for rent in Birmingham

501 Vanderbilt St #C, Birmingham, AL 35206

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available May 18

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Kingston apartment for rent in Birmingham

Affordable | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 7

1429 47th Street Ensley #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Belview Heights house for rent in Birmingham

1429 47th Street Ensley - 1

1429 47th Street Ensley #1, Birmingham, AL 35208

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

Available Sep 12

5d+ ago

Cheap West End Manor house for rent in Birmingham

1808 Jefferson Avenue Southwest - 1

1808 Jefferson Ave Sw #1, Birmingham, AL 35211

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

Available Mar 19

Income restricted

1m ago

Cheap Acipco - Finley house for rent in Birmingham

Birmingham - ZERO DEPOSIT!

1721 35th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35207

Affordable | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$775

House for rent

Available Apr 14

Income restricted

1m ago

Cheap Graymont house for rent in Birmingham

Birmingham - ZERO DEPOSIT!

724 4th Ct W, Birmingham, AL 35204

Affordable | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$775

House for rent

Available Nov 13

9h ago

Cheap Five Points South condo for rent in Birmingham

1744 13th Ct S #204, Birmingham, AL 35205

Affordable | On-site laundry | Concierge service

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Condo for rent

Available Jul 15

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Income restricted

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Birmingham

Spacious 2BR Tarrant Apt | Water Included | Zero Deposit

1116 Hall St #G, Birmingham, AL 35217

Affordable | Carpet | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 12

Income restricted

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Park house for rent in Birmingham

Birmingham

5211 Terrace Q, Birmingham, AL 35208

Affordable | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$775

House for rent

Available Nov 17

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Clubview / 32nd St S

1324 32nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35205

Affordable | Central heat | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$785

Apartment for rent

Income restricted

1m ago

Cheap Grasselli Heights house for rent in Birmingham

Birmingham/Southwest - ZERO DEPOSIT!

4120 George Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35221

Affordable | Hardwood floor | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$790

House for rent

Available May 19

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Birmingham

1121 Thomason Ave #A, Birmingham, AL 35217

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 17

9h ago

Cheap Evergreen apartment for rent in Birmingham

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$799

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 18

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Evergreen house for rent in Birmingham

1994 18th Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35234

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$850

$799

Price drop

House for rent

Available Mar 15

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Evergreen apartment for rent in Birmingham

1909 18th Pl N #1909, Birmingham, AL 35234

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$799

Apartment for rent

Available May 5

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Rising - West Princeton townhouse for rent in Birmingham

219 12th St W, Birmingham, AL 35208

Affordable | On-site management | Package service

2 beds

1 bath

$799

House for rent

Available May 12

Top amenities

On-Site Management

916 14th Street Southwest - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

7.2

Very good

916 14th Street Southwest

916 14th St Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

20h ago

Cheap condo for rent in Birmingham

139 Foust Ct #135, Birmingham, AL 35214

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Condo for rent

Available Jul 8

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

Income restricted

23h ago

Cheap house for rent in Birmingham

Midfield - ZERO DEPOSIT!

1317 Woodward Rd, Birmingham, AL 35228

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

$800

Price drop

House for rent

Available May 19

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