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As of today, you'll find 882 apartments for rent in Birmingham, with a median rent price of $1,195 per month. Birmingham has seen a 5%—or $69—decrease in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$1,195Year Over Year Change
-5%
$69
Rentals available, last 30 days
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The average rent in Birmingham, AL, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,195, which is a 5.14% decrease year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Birmingham, AL is about $1,045. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Birmingham, AL is $1,059, and studios are about $887 per month.
See more Birmingham, AL rent data on our rent research page.
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4801 indian trail
birmingham, AL, 35215
2020 bryant park dr
birmingham, AL, 35215
5110 grantswood road
birmingham, AL, 35210
3006 cora ave
birmingham, AL, 35224
940 chalkville school rd
birmingham, AL, 35215
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Age Range
0-19
22%
20-34
26%
35-44
11%
45-64
24%
65+
15%
Language
English
94%
Spanish
3%
Indo Euro
0%
Asia Pac
0%
Other
0%
Education
No HS
12%
High School
50%
Bachelor's
25%
Master's
6%
Prof Degree
2%
Doctorate
1%
Household Income
0-25k
33%
25-50k
26%
50-75k
16%
75-100k
9%
100-150k
8%
150k+
5%
Birmingham locals spend about 21 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus run by Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (MAX) to navigate Birmingham and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Birmingham is through Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 137.67 miles away.
Scores for Birmingham are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.
We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Birmingham, 47% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is lower than the national average of 60%.
Top Three Reasons to Live in Birmingham
Pet friendly
57%Satisfaction rating
Quality schools
51%Satisfaction rating
Public transportation
50%Satisfaction rating
Other Things to Consider
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How we got this dataThe overall cost of living in Birmingham, AL is 8% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Birmingham you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost less. Eggs run about $3.29 per carton, and milk $4.63. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $114.17 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.
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| Utilities | 10% higher |
| Transportation | 10% lower |
| Health | 7% lower |
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3h ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,231–$1,799
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12h ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,055–$2,281
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1229 Beacon Pkwy E, Birmingham, AL 35209
Air conditioning | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,270
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