What is the average apartment size in Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL?

The average size for a Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL apartment is 828 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Southside Birmingham?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Southside Birmingham is $1,668 per month, a 2.39% decrease from last years average of $1,709.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Southside Birmingham?

In Southside Birmingham, studios rent for $1,273 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,585 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,020 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,688 per month

What is the average apartment size in Southside Birmingham?

The typical apartment in Southside Birmingham offers about 828 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Southside Birmingham?

Studio apartments in Southside Birmingham average 529 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 723 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,150 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,781 sq. ft.

Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Southside Birmingham?

The typical rent budget in Southside Birmingham ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Southside Birmingham?

In Southside Birmingham, 85% of households rent while 15% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 16, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Southside Birmingham is $1,668, a 2.39% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,709.

Studio Apartments at $1,273 offer the most budget-friendly option with 529 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 723 square feet for $1,585, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,020 offer 1,150 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,781 sq ft) for $2,688, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Last updated: April 16, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,668	828 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,273	529 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,585	723 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,020	1,150 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,688	1,781 sq. ft.

Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL have decreased by 2.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,709 to $1,668.

What's the typical rent budget in Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL (50%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL?

952 or 85% of the households in Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL are renter-occupied while 173 or 15% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Southside Birmingham?

Huffman $756/month

Arlington - West End $772/month

Ensley Highlands $804/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,363/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Southside Birmingham?

Crestwood South $1,697/month

Acton Park $1,819/month

Cotswolds $1,913/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Birmingham, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Cotswolds	$1,913
Acton Park	$1,819
Crestwood South	$1,697
Southside Birmingham	$1,668
Overton	$1,661
Downtown Birmingham	$1,644
Huntington Parc	$1,584
Five Points South	$1,575
Ross Bridge	$1,575
Hermitage - Woodland Village	$1,553
Crestline Holiday Gardens	$1,503
Cahaba Commons	$1,494
Cahaba Heights	$1,475
Forest Park	$1,473
Oxmoor	$1,446
Gables - Sterling Oaks	$1,352
Castlehill - Gentilly Forest	$1,335
Greystone	$1,325
Chase Lake	$1,314
Crestline	$1,309
Devonshire Estates	$1,281
Mountain Oaks	$1,249
Glen Iris	$1,206
River Oaks - Savannah Ridge	$1,193
West Homewood	$1,190
Southbury	$1,189
Chapel Hill	$1,172
Lynngate - Tal Heim	$1,007
Highland Park	$999
Echo Highlands	$927
Spring Lake	$854
Ensley Highlands	$804
Arlington - West End	$772
Huffman	$756

Birmingham | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Southside Birmingham is 8% lower than in Acton Park

$1,668

Southside Birmingham rent is the same as Birmingham average

Average Rent $1,668

$1,819

Acton Park rent is 9% higher than Birmingham average

Average Rent $1,819

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Southside Birmingham apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.