| 1 BED | $899+ |
| 2 BEDS | $962+ |
| 3 BEDS | $1,397+ |
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| 1 BED | $899+ |
| 2 BEDS | $962+ |
| 3 BEDS | $1,397+ |
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| 2 BEDS | $1,800+ |
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| 2 BEDS | $1,934+ |
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL is around $1,653.
A share of 9% of apartments in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 13% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 46% of Downtown Birmingham's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 18% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 8% of apartment rentals in Birmingham are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 6% of apartment rentals in Birmingham are in the > $3,000 range.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,761, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL is $1,653.
Prices and availability in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL were last updated on 17 Jun 2025.
The best apartments in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL are: Park Place, Market Lofts on Third, City Center Place, Ideal Building and The William.
The average rent in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL is $1,241.
The price range for a studio apartment in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL is between $919 and $1,495.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL is between $400 and $2,825.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL is between $857 and $2,825.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL is between $899 and $2,825.
In Downtown Birmingham 72% of the housing is rented out compared to 28% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 37% of Downtown Birmingham’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 55% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 7% are single-family rentals.
Extending from the south side of Fountain Heights to the west side of Central City is downtown Birmingham, a highly desirable neighborhood with shopping, fine dining, live performances, and museums that attract renting families and young professionals alike. The area has been successfully revitalized and transformed from a sleepy city center to a renter's renaissance of trendy places to call home. Specifically, an energetic atmosphere surrounds downtown Birmingham, where rentals are always close to urban adventure and excitement.
Meanwhile, renters in downtown Birmingham are served by Norwood Elementary School, Wilkerson Middle School, Hayes K-8 School, Homewood Middle School, AH Parker High School and Ramsey High School. Rentals in downtown Birmingham are also less than three miles from UAB Hospital, Children's Main Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent's Hospital and Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Renters in downtown Birmingham are within walking distance of top-rated museums, like the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, Alabama Historical Radio Museum, The Negro Southern League Museum (a baseball museum), and Birmingham Museum of Art; live performances at the Alabama Theater and The Lyric; and movie screenings at Sidewalk Center & Cinema. Notably, downtown Birmingham has undergone a renting boom while retaining its historic dignity and charm. To that end, many of the historic warehouses and office buildings have been converted into upscale residential lofts and high-rise apartment rentals with cityscape views, rooftop pools, fitness studios and other modern amenities. There are also condominium apartments for rent in low-rise and mid-rise buildings. Most apartments for rent in downtown Birmingham are studio, one- or two-bedroom units. Single-family houses and townhouse rentals are generally not available in downtown Birmingham.
In total, Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL has 3,301 residents, 1,171 women and 2,130 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Birmingham’s population is 41.
Rentals in downtown Birmingham are within walking distance of countless local businesses, and the neighborhood also has Magic City Brewery and Coffee Trails (separate tours of 12 breweries and 16 coffeehouses). Or, renters can walk to the lakeside Railroad Park (19 acres with trails), Rotary Trail, Linn Park (close to the downtown branch of the Birmingham Public Library), Kelly Ingram Park (with Civil Rights Movement monuments), and Marconi Park (with a baseball field and basketball court). Similarly, the Fountain Heights Recreation Center - located less than two miles northwest of downtown - offers renters a full-sized pool, gym, exercise equipment, fitness programs and seasonal classes. Otherwise, popular restaurants when renting downtown include Bistro Two Eighteen (French cuisine) and Karam's Restaurant (Mediterranean cuisine).
There is a total of 1,770 households in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL. Of these, 119 have children and 1,651 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 305 family households and 1,465 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Birmingham is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Birmingham equals $46,829, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,216.
Bordered by I-20 to the north, 26th Street to the east, Morris Avenue to the south and I-65 to the west, renters can travel in and out of downtown Birmingham with ease. Additionally, renters are well-connected with interstates 20 and 59, as well as Highways 11, 78 and 280. However, a car is not required when renting in downtown Birmingham. Alternatively, Metro Area Express Transit provides 15 bus routes. The frequently used Bus Route 90 travels north-south from downtown to uptown, taking renters past Midtown, Morris Avenue, the Financial District, the public library and museums. Scooter and bike kiosk rentals are also provided throughout the downtown area by Veo. Finally, the nearest airport when renting in downtown Birmingham is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (five miles northeast).
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 3% of the population in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL have no high school education, 40% went to high-school, and 15% have partially completed college. Moreover, 3% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 21% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 17% hold a Graduate Degree.
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