Save This Search

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

710 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL. 710 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $600 Apartments Under $700 Apartments Under $800 Apartments Under $900 Apartments Under $1,000

Apartments Under $600

  • a set of stairs in front of a building
    Today

    2909 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $535
    2 BEDS $970+
    3 BEDS $1,735
  • a living room with a door to a kitchen
    Today

    11-13 5Th Court South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $550
    2 BEDS $550
  • a black and white picture of a house sign
    Today

    2672 20Th Streetensley, Birmingham, AL 35208
    3 BEDS $551
  • a picture of a tall building with a tree
    Today

    2020 11Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $560+

Apartments Under $700

  • a brick house with a lawn in front of it
    Today

    7740 Madrid Ave, Birmingham, AL 35206
    2 BEDS $610
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a sink
    Today

    1320 15Th Court North, Birmingham, AL 35204
    2 BEDS $618
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a sink
    Today

    1316 15Th Court North, Birmingham, AL 35215
    2 BEDS $625
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
    Today

    412 Fairfax Drive #6, Fairfield, AL 35064
    1 BED $640+
    2 BEDS $765+
    3 BEDS $1,045+
  • a view of a kitchen with white cabinets and white subway tile
    Today

    27 5Th Court South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $650
  • Renting has its Rewards
    Start earning points to redeem on travel, experiences, gift cards, live events, and more!
    Earn points for:
    Internet and Entertainment
    Utilities
    Insurance
    Learn more
  • a view of a kitchen with white cabinets and white subway tile
    Today

    25 5Th Court South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $650
  • a view of a kitchen with white cabinets and white subway tile
    Today

    33 5Th Court South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $650
  • a living room with a yellow couch and black and white pillows
    Today

    115 Crabapple Lane, Birmingham, AL 35214
    1 BED $660
    2 BEDS $797+
  • a stainless steel ring with a wave logo on it
    Today

    7749 5Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206
    2 BEDS $675
  • a living room with a wood floor and a ceiling fan
    Today

    1440 21St Street North, Birmingham, AL 35234
    1 BED $675+
    2 BEDS $750+

Apartments Under $800

  • a house in the middle of a field with trees
    Today

    1148 Skyline Dr, Birmingham, AL 35214
    2 BEDS $700
  • Kitchen 1 at Onyx at 600, Birmingham
    Today

    600 Earline Cr., Birmingham, AL 35215
    2 BEDS $705+
  • a swimming pool with yellow chairs next to a brick building
    Today

    544 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, AL 35235
    1 BED $720+
    2 BEDS $755+
    3 BEDS $990+
  • the spacious living room and dining room of an apartment
    Today

    4141 Pinson Valley Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35215
    1 BED $723
    2 BEDS $833
    3 BEDS $1,059
  • a kitchen with black appliances and white cabinets and a washing machine
    Today

    1428 FL Shuttlesworth Drive, Birmingham, AL 35234
    2 BEDS $725
  • Renting has its Rewards
    Start earning points to redeem on travel, experiences, gift cards, live events, and more!
    Earn points for:
    Internet and Entertainment
    Utilities
    Insurance
    Learn more
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Today

    1931 15Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $725+
    1 BED $800+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    2349 8Th St. NW, Birmingtham, AL 35215
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    1 BED $729
    2 BEDS $1,199
  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    856 Parkbrook Trail, Birmingham, AL 35215
    1 BED $734
    2 BEDS $827
    3 BEDS $1,101
  • an old building with a red door and a sign that reads the elbow
    Today

    2030 11Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $745+
    2 BEDS $1,300
  • the side of a brick house with a sidewalk in front of it
    Today

    5013 Georgia Rd, Birmingham, AL 35212
    2 BEDS $750
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    3901-3909 Clairmont Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $750+
    1 BED $850+
  • Interactive banner rent
    What is your max rent budget?
  • a white kitchen with a table and chairs
    Today

    107 Sterling Court NW, Center Point, AL 35215
    1 BED $750
    2 BEDS $777
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with black appliances and wood cabinets
    Today

    1407 17Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $760+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator
    Today

    1927 15Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $775
    1 BED $800+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
    Today

    513 Valley Ave, Birmingham, AL 35209
    STUDIO $795+
    1 BED $880+
    2 BEDS $985+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and granite counter tops and a sink
    Today

    1324 14Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $799

Apartments Under $900

  • a white house with a sign in front of it
    Today

    912 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
    STUDIO $825
    1 BED $925
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    2225 3Rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
    STUDIO $830+
    1 BED $1,045
  • a kitchen with black appliances and granite counter tops and a black refrigerator
    Today

    917 Cherry Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35214
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with white appliances and granite counter tops and gray cabinets
    Today

    3225 Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35208
    1 BED $845
    2 BEDS $895+
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink and a stove
    Today

    1000 Beacon Parkway East, Birmingham, AL 35209
    1 BED $849+
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • Renting has its Rewards
    Start earning points to redeem on travel, experiences, gift cards, live events, and more!
    Earn points for:
    Internet and Entertainment
    Utilities
    Insurance
    Learn more
  • Rent Specials
    Hills at Hoover Kitchen Reno bedroom at Hills at Hoover, Alabama, 35216
    Today

    3627 Cedarbrook Dr, Hoover, AL 35216
    Available
    1 BED $850+
    2 BEDS $925+
    3 BEDS $1,095
    Hills at Hoover Kitchen Reno bedroom at Hills at Hoover, Alabama, 35216 Interior Dining Room at Hills at Hoover, Hoover, AL, 35216 our resort style pool is available hills at Hills at Hoover, Alabama, 35216
    Overview

    Discover our premier apartment community, Hills at Hoover, in Hoover, AL, near Birmingham. This vibrant community is close to restaurants and boutique local stores. Our apartments are pet-friendly and the perfect home for professionals, students, families, seniors, and everyone in between. Please take a closer look at everything we have in store for you! Designed to create the perfect living environment, our community offers the ambiance you will be happy to return to daily. With you in mind, we offer community amenities that you will love, including a Fitness Center, Dog Park, and Playground. Add in our helpful management team, and your apartment living experience becomes complete. Discover more when you come for a visit -- call today!

    Amenities
    • Air Conditioner
    • Dishwasher
    • Pool
    • Patio/Balcony
  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    1400 7Th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
    1 BED $857
    2 BEDS $1,021
  • a kitchen with a stove microwave and a sink
    Today

    32 Westchester Court, Birmingham, AL 35215
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    2250 Little Valley Road, Hoover, AL 35216
    1 BED $870+
    2 BEDS $1,075+
    3 BEDS $1,265+
  • our apartments offer a living room with couches and a glass table
    Today

    701 Crest Valley Way, Birmingham, AL 35212
    1 BED $879
    2 BEDS $939
    3 BEDS $1,159
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    Today

    2505 Lane Park Road, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
    1 BED $890
    2 BEDS $1,035
    3 BEDS $1,150
  • Interactive banner rent
    What is your max rent budget?
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a kitchen
    Today

    2021 Tenth Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $890+
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • an empty parking lot in front of a white building with a red roof
    Today

    2418 Green Springs Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35209
    1 BED $895
    2 BEDS $950
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a dining room table
    Today

    101 Penthouse Drive, Birmingham, AL 35205
    STUDIO $898+
    1 BED $897+
    2 BEDS $1,227+

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a black and white picture of a house
    Today

    5013 9Th Court N, Birmingham, AL 35216
    3 BEDS $900
  • the living room of an apartment with white walls and wood flooring
    Today

    1509 16Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $900
    2 BEDS $1,100
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances and a window
    Today

    1534 17Th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $900+
    2 BEDS $1,300+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
    Today

    550 Hampton Park Drive, Hoover, AL 35216
    1 BED $915+
    2 BEDS $900+
    3 BEDS $1,380+
  • a living room with a couch and a fire place
    Today

    990 Wisteria Pl, Hoover, AL 35216
    1 BED $915+
    2 BEDS $981+
    3 BEDS $1,325+
  • Renting has its Rewards
    Start earning points to redeem on travel, experiences, gift cards, live events, and more!
    Earn points for:
    Internet and Entertainment
    Utilities
    Insurance
    Learn more
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a refrigerator next to a window
    Today

    1248 22Nd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    1 BED $925+
76-0-city
You viewed 338 of 710 rentals.

Save Search

Getting around in Birmingham, AL

40 /100
Car-Dependent
31 /100
Some Transit
24 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 40, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 24

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Birmingham, AL?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $551 and $2,661.

How many cheap rentals are available in Birmingham, AL on RentCafe?

There are 242 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Birmingham, AL were last updated on 9 Apr 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Birmingham, AL?

The average Birmingham, AL cheap apartment size is 859 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Birmingham, AL?

Cheap apartments in Birmingham, AL are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Birmingham, AL?

A cheap apartment in Birmingham, AL offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Renting a cheap apartment in Birmingham, AL

Steel production, banking and biotech dominate the economy of this Southern city. Birmingham was a center of the civil rights movement and is Alabama’s largest city. Many of the city’s residential communities are located near idyllic water features. Several major universities and companies are located in the area. In an effort to crack down on crime, a specialized patrol that focuses on the city’s downtown has had major success. There are a variety of venues for art and cultural experiences, and the annual Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival is a draw for visitors and locals alike. Enjoy the area’s golf courses and nearby mountain recreation opportunities, and come home to a comfortable Birmingham apartment. Lots of options await in our listings.

Look for cheap apartments near me

Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Birmingham, AL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Birmingham, AL has never been easier. We feature 710 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Birmingham, AL average. What is a cheap rent in Birmingham, AL? The average apartment rent in Birmingham is $1,363 per month so any rental south of $1,091 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Birmingham, AL rents go as low as $535/mo.

Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!