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Monthly Rent
$1,050 - $2,300
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
257 - 966 sq ft
A great place in Birmingham's Southside and UAB area! University Place is Southside's best choice for you. This community is an established landmark on University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) campus offering both furnished and unfurnished apartments with discounts available for UAB faculty and students. University Place is located in the heart of historic Southside which is within walking distance of UAB Hospital, VA Hospital, Children's Hospital, restaurants, entertainment, and 5 Points South. We have everything you will need, and much more!
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Furnished Units Available
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Walk To Campus
- Den
- Pool
- Deck
- Planned Social Activities
- Controlled Access
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 111price $1,050square feet 257availibility Now
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Unit 118price $1,050square feet 257availibility Now
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Unit 224price $1,050square feet 257availibility Now
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Unit 106price $1,300square feet 386availibility Jan 11, 2026
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Unit 696price $1,670square feet 675availibility Now
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Unit 296price $1,670square feet 675availibility Now
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Unit 697price $1,670square feet 675availibility Jan 11, 2026
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Unit 701price $2,050square feet 966availibility Now
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Unit 702price $2,300square feet 600availibility Now
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Unit 111price $1,050square feet 257availibility Now
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Unit 118price $1,050square feet 257availibility Now
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Unit 224price $1,050square feet 257availibility Now
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Unit 106price $1,300square feet 386availibility Jan 11, 2026
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Unit 696price $1,670square feet 675availibility Now
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Unit 296price $1,670square feet 675availibility Now
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Unit 697price $1,670square feet 675availibility Jan 11, 2026
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Unit 701price $2,050square feet 966availibility Now
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Unit 702price $2,300square feet 600availibility Now
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Cost Calculator to add these fees to the base price.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$50
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$150
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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Dog FeeCharged per pet.$500
Restrictions:Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Cane Corso, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Mastiff, Pitbull, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, and any wolf hybridRead More Read LessComments -
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Cats
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Cat FeeCharged per pet.$500
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Surface Lot
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Utilities Included
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Water
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Electricity
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Heat
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Trash Removal
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Air Conditioning
Lease Options
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7 - 13 Month Leases
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Short term lease
Property Information
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Built in 1969
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140 units/7 stories
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Furnished Units Available
Specialty Housing Details
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This property is intended and operated for occupancy by students, faculty and staff in higher education, but applications from individuals not involved in higher education may be accepted.
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About University Place
A great place in Birmingham's Southside and UAB area! University Place is Southside's best choice for you. This community is an established landmark on University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) campus offering both furnished and unfurnished apartments with discounts available for UAB faculty and students. University Place is located in the heart of historic Southside which is within walking distance of UAB Hospital, VA Hospital, Children's Hospital, restaurants, entertainment, and 5 Points South. We have everything you will need, and much more!
University Place is an apartment community located in Jefferson County and the 35205 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Birmingham City attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Contemporary Clubroom with Flat Screen HDTV
- Fully Furnished Units Available
- Water Included
- Cable ready
- Furnished Avaliable
- Gated Parking
- Washer/Dryer Furnished in Penthouse Units
- Bike Rack
- Coffee Machine
- Electronically Controlled Entrances
- Gated Community
- Gated Parking Available
- Lamps
- Public Transportation
- Carpet
- New Renovated Interiors
- Table and Chairs
- Water/Sewer & Electric included
- City Views
- Clubroom with access to Starbucks
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Electricity Included
- Laundry Facility w/ access to Dry Cleaning Valet Service
- Pool Deck with Gas Grills
- Some Utilities Included
- Accept Visa & Mastercard
- Clothing Care Center
- Convenient to Five Points South
- Desk with Chair
- Maid Service avaliable
- Optional Flooring Available
- Pet Friendly
- Walking distance to Historic 5 Points South, UAB Campus and Hospitals
- Bike Racks
- Corporates Available
- Electric Range
- Grills for cooking
- Mini Blinds
- Pool-side Picnic and Grilling Area
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Furnished Units Available
Elevator
Clubhouse
Controlled Access
Business Center
Property Services
- Package Service
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Furnished Units Available
- Renters Insurance Program
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Maid Service
- Planned Social Activities
Shared Community
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Vintage Building
- Conference Rooms
- Corporate Suites
Fitness & Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Pool
Outdoor Features
- Gated
- Fenced Lot
- Sundeck
- Grill
Student Features
- Walk To Campus
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
High Speed Internet Access
Microwave
Refrigerator
Wi-Fi
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Security System
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Sprinkler System
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Instant Hot Water
Model Details
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Den
- Views
- Furnished
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Deck
- Package Service
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Furnished Units Available
- Renters Insurance Program
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Maid Service
- Planned Social Activities
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Vintage Building
- Conference Rooms
- Corporate Suites
- Gated
- Fenced Lot
- Sundeck
- Grill
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Walk To Campus
- Contemporary Clubroom with Flat Screen HDTV
- Fully Furnished Units Available
- Water Included
- Cable ready
- Furnished Avaliable
- Gated Parking
- Washer/Dryer Furnished in Penthouse Units
- Bike Rack
- Coffee Machine
- Electronically Controlled Entrances
- Gated Community
- Gated Parking Available
- Lamps
- Public Transportation
- Carpet
- New Renovated Interiors
- Table and Chairs
- Water/Sewer & Electric included
- City Views
- Clubroom with access to Starbucks
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Electricity Included
- Laundry Facility w/ access to Dry Cleaning Valet Service
- Pool Deck with Gas Grills
- Some Utilities Included
- Accept Visa & Mastercard
- Clothing Care Center
- Convenient to Five Points South
- Desk with Chair
- Maid Service avaliable
- Optional Flooring Available
- Pet Friendly
- Walking distance to Historic 5 Points South, UAB Campus and Hospitals
- Bike Racks
- Corporates Available
- Electric Range
- Grills for cooking
- Mini Blinds
- Pool-side Picnic and Grilling Area
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Security System
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Sprinkler System
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Instant Hot Water
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Den
- Views
- Furnished
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Deck
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Five Points South wraps around the University of Alabama at Birmingham with the UAB Campus Green sitting in the heart of the neighborhood. The south end of the neighborhood contains the Vulcan Park and Museum and the Vulcan Walking Trail, while the north end contains Railroad Park Foundation and Regions Field. Five Points South is a historic district that was founded in 1893. It is considered the city’s food hub and is home to top restaurants like Bottega and Highlands Bar and Grill – winner of the James Beard Award.
As Birmingham’s entertainment district, Five Points South provides more than historic architecture, great food, and an energetic student vibe. You’ll also discover a variety of shops, coffee houses, the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, and a variety of festivals and events. Five Points South is very walkable and students often walk to and from class. Be sure to stop by the Storyteller fountain, created by local artist Frank Fleming.
Learn more about living in Five Points South| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
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Property Ratings at University Place
The apartment is VERY old, but everything runs like it is brand new (appliances, AC, Heat). It is VERY SAFE and CONVENIENT! I can go to the Optometry School whenever I need to which is great since I need to practice a lot. Overall, very happy with UP!
Super nice staff, especially the guy at the counter in the lobby. Super safe and close to all the essentials on campus. Overall a great spot to prepare for your future.
Pros: it is within UAB compound --so walking distance to the library and to the hospital. Also near several restaurants. They have a business office - you can print. Staff is really nice. The lounge is clean and smells good But... outside the lounge and the common area, the rest is in a bad shape. The cons are numerous. It is old. The carpet, if you are unlucky to get those units with carpets, is disgusting. (Also, the hallway is carpeted but a significant area is not covered by the roof so it gets moist (from the rain, looks unclean and you can imagine tiny creatures living in the moist cloth.) The tiles in the bathroom are old. The WORST -- the walls are thin and the exhaust is interconnected. I have to put a tape in our exhaust because I can smell food smell coming from other neighbors. Even with the tape, I can smell my neighbors' smoking (cigarette and weed!!!!). It is a real torture. Overall, save yourself and go somewhere!
This is my fifth year living in University Place Apartment.I couldn't imagine that when we travelled to Birmingham,Alabama , I would find a safe warm friendly place like UP!! It is a walking distance to UAB, very safe , and above of all very warm !! Thank you Cathy !! Thank you William ,thank you Jeff, thank you Tiffany !! Thank you BJ for bringing back the spirit of University Place !!
University Place Photos
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University Place
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Fitness Center
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Small Studio - 257 SF
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Small Studio - 257 SF
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Small Studio - 257 SF
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Small Studio - 257 SF
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2BR, 2BA - 675 SF
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2BR, 2BA - 675 SF
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2BR, 2BA - 675 SF
Models
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Studio
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Studio
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Studio
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Floorplan
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedrooms
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University Place has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Select utilities are included in rent at University Place, including water, electricity, heat, trash removal, and air conditioning. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
University Place has studios to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,050/mo. to $2,300/mo.
Yes, University Place welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,050 for a studio, you would need to earn about $38,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
University Place is offering 1 Month Free for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,050.
Yes! University Place offers 8 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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