Affordable Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL from $250

The Birmingham Overlook - 62 & Older Apartments, Birmingham, AL 35207
$250 - $750
1 bed · 1 units available
The Birmingham Overlook - 62 & Older ApartmentsBirmingham, AL 35207
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108 9th Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204
$525
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
108 9th Ave WBirmingham, AL 35204
4014 36th Ave N #4014, Birmingham, AL 35217
$595
2 beds · 1 bath · 675 sq ft
4014 36th Ave N #4014Birmingham, AL 35217
4016 36th Ave N #4016, Birmingham, AL 35217
$595
2 beds · 1 bath
4016 36th Ave N #4016Birmingham, AL 35217
1300 16th Ave N #C, Birmingham, AL 35204
$595
2 beds · 1 bath
1300 16th Ave N #CBirmingham, AL 35204
7721 2nd Ct N #208, Birmingham, AL 35206
$595
1 bed · 1 bath
7721 2nd Ct N #208Birmingham, AL 35206
1624 Pearson Ave SW #B, Birmingham, AL 35211
$595
2 beds · 1 bath
1624 Pearson Ave SW #BBirmingham, AL 35211
507 31st St, Birmingham, AL 35218
$595
2 beds · 1 bath
507 31st StBirmingham, AL 35218
4000 36th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35217
$595
2 beds · 2 units available
4000 36th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35217
3826 39th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35217
$595
2 beds · 1 bath
3826 39th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35217
2709 Avenue E E, Birmingham, AL 35218
$595
2 beds · 1 units available
2709 Avenue E EBirmingham, AL 35218
1440 21st St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
$600 - $725
2 beds · 3 units available
1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
110 18th Way SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
$600
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
110 18th Way SWBirmingham, AL 35211
312 1st Ave N #D, Birmingham, AL 35204
$600
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
312 1st Ave N #DBirmingham, AL 35204
821-825 47th St N, Birmingham, AL 35212
$615
2 beds · 1 units available
821-825 47th St NBirmingham, AL 35212
1026 40th Street Ensley #A, Birmingham, AL 35218
$620
2 beds · 1 bath
1026 40th Street Ensley #ABirmingham, AL 35218
Uptown Stadium Apartments II, Birmingham, AL 35234
$625 - $675
2 beds · 3 units available
Uptown Stadium Apartments IIBirmingham, AL 35234
7735 Rugby Ave, Birmingham, AL 35206
$625
2 beds · 1 bath · 620 sq ft
7735 Rugby AveBirmingham, AL 35206
112 9th Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204
$625
2 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
112 9th Ave WBirmingham, AL 35204
2201 23rd St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
$625
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
2201 23rd St NBirmingham, AL 35234
100 60th St S, Birmingham, AL 35212
$635
2 beds · 1 units available
100 60th St SBirmingham, AL 35212
New Today
2637 Pike Rd #K, Birmingham, AL 35208
$650
2 beds · 2 baths
2637 Pike Rd #KBirmingham, AL 35208
1921 15th Ave N #H, Birmingham, AL 35234
$650
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
1921 15th Ave N #HBirmingham, AL 35234
3005 Avenue J #E, Birmingham, AL 35218
$650
1 bed · 1 bath · 549 sq ft
3005 Avenue J #EBirmingham, AL 35218
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2918 24th St W #A, Birmingham, AL 35208
$650
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
2918 24th St W #ABirmingham, AL 35208
804 4th Ct W, Birmingham, AL 35204
$650
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
804 4th Ct WBirmingham, AL 35204
The Madrid, Birmingham, AL 35205
$675 - $750
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
The MadridBirmingham, AL 35205
Special Offer
1833 15th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35234
$675
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
1833 15th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35234
1500 Cullman Ave, Birmingham, AL 35208
$675
2 beds · 1 bath
1500 Cullman AveBirmingham, AL 35208
Madison Park Apartments & Townhomes, Birmingham, AL 35215
$676 - $1,390
Studio - 4 beds · 25 units available
Madison Park Apartments & TownhomesBirmingham, AL 35215
New Today
8144 Rugby Ave #A, Birmingham, AL 35206
$695
2 beds · 1 bath
8144 Rugby Ave #ABirmingham, AL 35206
2613 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
$695
1 bed · 1 bath
2613 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
2325 10th Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35205
$695
1 bed · 1 bath
2325 10th Ct SBirmingham, AL 35205
1130 16th Ave S #5, Birmingham, AL 35205
$695
1 bed · 1 bath
1130 16th Ave S #5Birmingham, AL 35205
821 Graymont Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204
$695
2 beds · 1 bath · 872 sq ft
821 Graymont Ave WBirmingham, AL 35204
Steel City Flats, Birmingham, AL 35205
$699
Studio · 3 units available
Steel City FlatsBirmingham, AL 35205
Special Offer
1417 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, AL 35208
$1,200
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,688 sq ft
1417 Bessemer RdBirmingham, AL 35208View units
Heritage Oaks, Birmingham, AL 35206
$700
1 bed · 2 units available
Heritage OaksBirmingham, AL 35206
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120 52nd St N #F, Birmingham, AL 35212
$700
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
120 52nd St N #FBirmingham, AL 35212
408 Tuscaloosa Ave SW #13, Birmingham, AL 35211
$700
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
408 Tuscaloosa Ave SW #13Birmingham, AL 35211

Birmingham Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Birmingham, AL?

There are 3,409 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Birmingham, AL?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Birmingham. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in Birmingham, AL?

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What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including:

Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
Ask about becoming an onsite property manager
Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Birmingham. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

About Birmingham

Thinking of moving to Birmingham? Here’s what you need to know.

Brimming with culture, industry and regional pride, Birmingham embodies some of the best characteristics of southern living. Nicknamed the “Magic City,” it is an economic and entertainment epicenter with more than a million residents in the metropolitan area.

Who’s There?

Steel production catapulted Birmingham to regional prominence in the 19th and early 20th century. Many manufacturers are still based in the city, though banking and insurance have emerged as powerful sectors of the current economy. Healthcare and medical research have also exploded, thanks in large part to the School of Medicine at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, which draws nearly 2,000 faculty members, students and residents. Samford University, the Birmingham School of Law and Birmingham-Southern College also have primary campuses in the region.

What’s Around Birmingham?

Birmingham sits on a hilly, 15-mile stretch of the Jones Valley below the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The topography helps define the dozens of suburbs that make up the metropolitan area. Red Mountain lies directly to the south, and beyond it some of the more affluent suburbs, including Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Hoover and Homewood. Bessemer and Fairfield are located in the limestone and iron ore districts of the valley to the west. And North Shelby, another popular residential area, encompasses Pelham, Alabaster and Helena southwest of downtown by Oak Mountain.

What Do You Do In Birmingham?

The city is a regional mecca for fine and performing arts, housing the Alabama Ballet, Birmingham Ballet, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and Opera Birmingham. The Birmingham Museum of Art boasts one of the finest collections in the southeast. The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame hosts performances around the city and at its Carver Theater. The food scene has risen to national prominence over the last several years. Hot and Hot Fish Club’s Chris Hastings was named Best Chef: South by the James Beard Foundation in 2012. Chef Chris Newsome of Ollie Irene was a finalist in the category, and Highlands Bar and Grill has been a finalist for the top prize of best restaurant.

Birmingham Attractions

Birmingham Zoo : Home to nearly 800 animals and 200 different species, including endangered animals from several continents.
Regions Field : Named the 2013 Ballpark of the Year by Baseballpark.com, Regions Field is the home of the Birmingham Barons.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute : Visit the institute to learn about the civil rights movement in Birmingham.
McWane Science Center : A state-of-the-art science museum with interactive exhibits, a vast collection of artifacts, and some truly cool dinosaur fossils.

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Nearly 800 types of animals live at the Birmingham Zoo. Photo credit: Alby Headrick / Flickr

statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. outside the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Photo credit: J. David Kim / Flickr