Birmingham Apartments for Rent

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Popular Birmingham Apartments

Crowne at Galleria Woods

Birmingham, Alabama, 35244

1 Bedroom$815 - $865

2 Bedrooms$905 - $965

3 Bedrooms$1,125 - $1,185

The Crowne At Grandview

Birmingham, Alabama, 35243

1 Bedroom$905 - $990

2 Bedrooms$1,060 - $1,185

3 Bedrooms$1,250 - $1,325

Crowne Falls Apartments

Birmingham, Alabama, 35244

1 BedroomUp to $790

2 BedroomsUp to $910

3 BedroomsUp to $1,140

Crowne at Overton Village

Birmingham, Alabama, 35243

1 Bedroom$860 - $900

2 Bedrooms$1,070 - $1,110

3 Bedrooms$1,255 - $1,275

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Birmingham is a terrific metropolitan area in which to find your new place - it doesn't matter whether you prefer far flung suburbs or dense downtown areas, Birmingham has family friendly apartments available in every price range. Need a certain amenity like a microwave or a dark coral apartment? Use our search filters to find that perfect place in Birmingham.

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Birmingham Apartment Rental Market

Household Income

Household Income	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than $10,000	20.1%	14.4%	+5.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	9.7%	8.1%	+1.6%
$15,000 to $19,999	8.8%	7.4%	+1.4%
$20,000 to $24,999	8.5%	7.4%	+1.1%
$25,000 to $29,999	7.7%	7.0%	+0.7%
$30,000 to $34,999	7.1%	6.7%	+0.4%
$35,000 to $39,999	6.3%	6.1%	+0.2%
$40,000 to $44,999	5.1%	5.5%	-0.4%
$45,000 to $49,999	4.1%	4.8%	-0.7%
$50,000 to $59,999	6.7%	8.3%	-1.6%
$60,000 to $74,999	6.5%	8.9%	-2.4%
$75,000 to $99,999	4.9%	7.7%	-2.8%
$100,000 to $124,999	2.0%	3.4%	-1.4%
$125,000 to $149,999	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
$200,000 or more	1.0%	1.4%	-0.4%

Cost of Living

Share of Household Income Spent on Rent	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than 10.0%	7.1%	7.5%	-0.4%
10.0% to 14.9%	11.7%	12.1%	-0.4%
15.0% to 19.9%	12.9%	13.0%	-0.1%
20.0% to 24.9%	11.6%	10.9%	+0.7%
25.0% to 29.9%	8.5%	8.8%	-0.3%
30.0% to 34.9%	6.6%	6.3%	+0.3%
35.0% to 39.9%	5.0%	4.5%	+0.5%
40.0% to 49.9%	6.7%	6.0%	+0.7%
50.0% or more	20.3%	16.9%	+3.4%
Not computed	9.5%	14.0%	-4.5%

Age Demographic of Renters

Age Demographic of Renters	City	State	City Compared to State
15 to 24 years	13.8%	15.5%	-1.7%
25 to 34 years	28.6%	26.5%	+2.1%
35 to 44 years	22.2%	21.3%	+0.9%
45 to 54 years	15.8%	14.3%	+1.5%
55 to 64 years	7.8%	8.2%	-0.4%
65 to 74 years	6.0%	6.6%	-0.6%
75 to 84 years	4.1%	5.4%	-1.3%
85 years and over	1.8%	2.2%	-0.4%

Travel Time to Work

Travel Time to Work	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than 30 minutes	45.9%	37.9%	+8.0%
30 to 44 minutes	26.4%	24.8%	+1.6%
45 to 59 minutes	7.2%	12.8%	-5.6%
60 or more minutes	20.4%	24.6%	-4.2%

Source: 2000 Census

Birmingham, Alabama

Founded just after the Civil War as an industrial enterprise, this city was named after a great center of commerce, Birmingham, England. Steel and iron mills were the original core of business and while those industries died away, Birmingham is now the fifth largest banking city in the United States and a major medical center.Birmingham is experiencing something of a rebirth these days.

Around a billion dollars has and is being spent on the downtown area creating a new 'mixed used area. 'The diverse city' is the city's tag line now and should give you an indication of something exciting going on there.

Quaint to Contemporary Neighborhoods

When selecting your Birmingham apartment, there will be may options and neighborhoods to consider. There are both conversions and new builds in the central downtown area and there are plenty of shops and restaurants there too. The Southside area is much more quaint and charming while apartments near the University of Alabama at Birmingham are very affordable and the atmosphere is lively.

Homewood and Hoover both have more gated communities and feel more suburban with parks and festivals. A more upscale neighborhood is the Mountain area which is located further from the city center.

The Cultural Life

Once settled into your Birmingham apartment, you'll want to explore all this great Southern city has to offer. The cultural scene is a well-rounded one with a symphony orchestra, opera, ballet and even film festivals. The art museum is the largest in the state and the city also has a number of historical museums and science museums.

For sports enthusiasts, there are plenty of city parks that provide recreational activities and there are two big state parks within minutes of the city. The University of Alabama provides good sports watching for spectators and is popular amongst city dwellers.

Fried Green Tomatoes

One expects great Southern food in Birmingham, and one gets it! A must visit place is the Irondale Cafe, which was the basis for the movie Fried Green Tomatoes, and yes, they do serve great ones there. There's plenty of barbeque at places like Demetri's and Dreamland but splash out every once in a while and visit Little Savannah where the chef visits local farms daily for his meat and produce.

Five Points for Nightlife

Most nightlife in Birmingham centers around either the Five Points area or Lakeview where you'll find alot of jazz clubs. The Nick has late night rock shows or drop by The Grape which is an upscale wine bar. Any area will have a fun place and you'll find your favorite as soon as you get settled into your Birmingham apartment.

Average Apartment Rent in Birmingham, Alabama

# Bedrooms	Apr	Mar	Feb	3 Month % change
Studio	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
1 Bed	$660	$693	$729	-9.5%
2 Bed	$769	$805	$788	-2.4%
3 Bed	$1,070	$1,195	$1,147	-6.7%

Birmingham Apartment Rental Trends

Apartments in Birmingham have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In February the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Birmingham apartment cost $729. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Birmingham apartment was $788 in February. The average apartment rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in February was $1,147. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Birmingham rentals listed below.

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What's a good neighborhood for families in Birmingham?
There are some great areas in Birmingham but for people with kids who are trying to find a good neighborhood with good schools, the best areas are definitely Homewood, Vestavia Hills, or Hoover. There are pockets of super places around the city but those are the most consistent and bigger ones.
What's a good neighborhood for a 28 yr old single male to move to?
Homewood will be a nice place to live, it is popular with the younger generation because it is closer to city center, and there is a university and some parks.
What kinds of outdoor activities are either in or around Birmingham?
Birmingham has many outdoor adventure activities such as paintballing, four wheeling, and hunting, during season. It also has a plethora of parks. Oak Mountain State Park, for example, has a small beach to relax on, wildlife observatories, golf course, and biking routes. With the remains of an entire iron working factory on its grounds, TanneHill Park is a historical park with large numbers of deer, beautiful rivers, and a creek. Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is a nature preserve of over 1,000 acres.

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