- Ridge at Crestwood, Birmingham, AL 35210$899+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 4 units availableRidge at CrestwoodBirmingham, AL 35210Special Offer
- Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203$951+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 49 units availablePark PlaceBirmingham, AL 35203New Today
- 2700 At Homewood Apartments, Birmingham, AL 35209$830+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 2 units available2700 At Homewood ApartmentsBirmingham, AL 35209
- Park On Valley, Birmingham, AL 35209$695+ /moStudio - 2 beds · 9 units availablePark On ValleyBirmingham, AL 35209$500 Off
- 513 At Valley, Birmingham, AL 35209$780+ /moStudio - 3 beds · 4 units available513 At ValleyBirmingham, AL 35209
- Pinehaven West, Birmingham, AL 35221$700+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 2 units availablePinehaven WestBirmingham, AL 35221Special Offer
- Tower on Tenth, Birmingham, AL 35205$847+ /moStudio - 1 bed · 4 units availableTower on TenthBirmingham, AL 35205
- Clay Landings, Birmingham, AL 35215$885+ /mo2 - 3 beds · 10 units availableClay LandingsBirmingham, AL 35215New Today
- Madison Place, Birmingham, AL 35242$999+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 4 units availableMadison PlaceBirmingham, AL 352422 Months Free
- 100 Inverness, Birmingham, AL 35242$965+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 6 units available100 InvernessBirmingham, AL 35242Special Offer
- Aurea, Birmingham, AL 35242$899+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 5 units availableAureaBirmingham, AL 352422 Months Free
- The Park at Sunderland, Birmingham, AL 35215$799+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 10 units availableThe Park at SunderlandBirmingham, AL 35215
- The Park at Carson, Birmingham, AL 35217$850/mo2 beds · 13 units availableThe Park at CarsonBirmingham, AL 35217
- LaSalle Apartments, Birmingham, AL 35205$880/moStudio · 3 units availableLaSalle ApartmentsBirmingham, AL 35205
- Highland Court, Birmingham, AL 35222$900/mo1 bed · 1 units availableHighland CourtBirmingham, AL 35222
- Colony Woods, Birmingham, AL 35243$985+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 34 units availableColony WoodsBirmingham, AL 35243New Today
- Valley Station, Birmingham, AL 35209$930+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 18 units availableValley StationBirmingham, AL 35209New Today
- Highland Towers, Birmingham, AL 35205$800+ /moStudio - 1 bed · 10 units availableHighland TowersBirmingham, AL 35205New Today
- Places at Red Rocks, Birmingham, AL 35205$880+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 6 units availablePlaces at Red RocksBirmingham, AL 35205Special Offer
- University Place, Birmingham, AL 35205$899+ /moStudio - 2 beds · 12 units availableUniversity PlaceBirmingham, AL 35205
- The Murals on Niazuma, Birmingham, AL 35205$925+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 6 units availableThe Murals on NiazumaBirmingham, AL 35205
- Dulion Apartments, Birmingham, AL 35205$810+ /moStudio · 6 units availableDulion ApartmentsBirmingham, AL 35205
- Bradford Gardens, Birmingham, AL 35222$900+ /mo1 bed · 1 units availableBradford GardensBirmingham, AL 35222
- Magnolia Creek, Birmingham, AL 35234$799/mo2 beds · 1 units availableMagnolia CreekBirmingham, AL 35234
- The Glenwood at Pinson, Birmingham, AL 35215$850+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 32 units availableThe Glenwood at PinsonBirmingham, AL 35215$300 Off
- Wood Springs, Birmingham, AL 35242$951+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 12 units availableWood SpringsBirmingham, AL 35242New Today
- The Frank, Birmingham, AL 35203$989+ /moStudio - 1 bed · 40 units availableThe FrankBirmingham, AL 35203New Today
- University Crossings Apartments, Birmingham, AL 35211$750+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 19 units availableUniversity Crossings ApartmentsBirmingham, AL 35211Special Offer
- Silver Oak, Birmingham, AL 35205$700+ /moStudio - 2 beds · 8 units availableSilver OakBirmingham, AL 35205Special Offer
- Central Station, Birmingham, AL 35205$825+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 5 units availableCentral StationBirmingham, AL 35205Special Offer
- Ascent on 34th, Birmingham, AL 35205$975+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 5 units availableAscent on 34thBirmingham, AL 35205
- City Center Place, Birmingham, AL 35203$961+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 5 units availableCity Center PlaceBirmingham, AL 35203New Today
- Top of the Cliff, Birmingham, AL 35205$931+ /mo1 bed · 2 units availableTop of the CliffBirmingham, AL 35205Special Offer
- Carlisle Terrace, Birmingham, AL 35205$968+ /mo1 bed · 2 units availableCarlisle TerraceBirmingham, AL 35205Special Offer
- The Madrid, Birmingham, AL 35205$675+ /moStudio - 1 bed · 2 units availableThe MadridBirmingham, AL 35205Special Offer
- Clairmont Hill, Birmingham, AL 35222$865+ /mo1 bed · 3 units availableClairmont HillBirmingham, AL 35222Special Offer
Birmingham Snapshot
Demographic highlights
- Per capita income
- $21,851
- Population density
- 1,622 per square mile
- Median household income
- $33,770
- Total population
- 243,261 people
- Median age
- 35 years old
- Square miles
- 149.92 square miles
- Percent renters
- 53%
Market highlights
- Median rent
- $1,485
- Median rent, monthly change
- 2.27%
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.
Photos
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