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Apartments for Rent in Birmingham AL

5,732 Rentals Available

Explore Rent Prices Near Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL’s average rent price is $1,511 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Homewood $1,079
Fultondale $1,100
Mountain Brook $1,399
Vestavia Hills $1,231
Gardendale $991

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Birmingham, AL Apartments for Rent

Birmingham combines its steel-town heritage with a thriving medical and research hub centered around UAB and downtown offices. When searching for apartments in Birmingham, you'll discover homes near landmarks like the Birmingham Civil Rights District, Sloss Furnaces, and Vulcan Park and Museum. Getting around is easy with I-65, I-20/59, and I-22, plus MAX Transit buses and the Birmingham Xpress BRT connecting east to west through the city center. Many renters look for apartments near Railroad Park or rentals close to UAB to stay within walking distance of Regions Field, the Birmingham Museum of Art, and McWane Science Center.

Prime neighborhoods to explore include Parkside and Downtown for walkable living near Railroad Park, Regions Field, and the Pizitz Food Hall. Five Points South offers historic charm and dining options right next to the UAB campus. Lakeview features nightlife and the Saturday Market at Pepper Place, with the Rotary Trail linking to downtown. Avondale serves up breweries and casual dining alongside green space at Avondale Park. Highland Park and Forest Park feature classic apartment buildings near Rhodes and Caldwell Parks and the Highland Park Golf Course. Southside places you close to hospitals, research facilities, and live music venues. Crestwood delivers a relaxed atmosphere with Crestwood Park and quick access to Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve.

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Birmingham, AL Rental Insights

The average rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,181 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Birmingham, AL is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Echo Highlands, Sun Valley, and Arium Inverness. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Birmingham, AL are 35205, 35208, 35214, 35218, and 35204.

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