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Apartments Under $500 in Birmingham, AL

1 - 2 of 2 Results
9
$1 - 900
Birmingham Towers Apartments - Affordable Housing (62+ Community)
4.6
2712 31St Ave Birmingham, AL
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Heat Included
Senior Community
Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
Disability Access
1
$485
Country Park
1.3
1051 Villa Rica Court Birmingham, AL
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Section 8
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All Apartments in Birmingham, AL

30 Results
30
$1,090 - 1,981
150 Summit
150 Summit Pl Birmingham, AL
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
8
$1,210 - 1,750
Hickory Knoll
200 Hickory Knoll Birmingham, AL
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
$2,063
Birmingham - Wildwood
40 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham, AL
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Short-term
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
$1,499
Birmingham - Inverness
101 Cahaba Park Cir Birmingham, AL
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Short-term
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
5
$903 - 1,008
Fox Hall
1613 13th Ave S Birmingham, AL
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
5
$786 - 878
The Bellows
1438 18Th St Birmingham, AL
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Five Points South
6
$1,064 - 1,286
Piedmont Terrace
1331-1343 1355 14th Ave S Birmingham, AL
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
5
$773 - 980
Carlisle Terrace
1223-1225 29th St S Birmingham, AL
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
7
$768 - 1,101
Element 26
1608-1620 14th Ave S Birmingham, AL
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
6
$1,199 - 1,310
The Ivy
1409 14th St S Birmingham, AL
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Dishwasher
6
$1,140 - 1,256
The Villas
2724 Niazuma Ave S Birmingham, AL
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
5
$1,156 - 1,245
West Cottage Apartments
1404 17Th Ave Birmingham, AL
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Red Mountain
8
$1,046 - 1,135
South Hill - Five Points
1332 14th Ave S Birmingham, AL
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
6
$1,048 - 1,137
Ramsay Apartments
1745-1747 1749-1751-1753-1755 13th Ave S Birmingham, AL
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
5
$937 - 1,147
The Lennox
1416-1420 1424 13th St S Birmingham, AL
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
6
$863 - 1,145
Highland Cliffs
3401 Cliff Rd Birmingham, AL
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
12
$855 - 947
Donegal Place
2964 Rhodes Cir S Birmingham, AL
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
9
$1,215 - 1,359
Parkside Place
1413 11th Pl S Birmingham, AL
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
5
$1,112 - 1,266
Sussex
1165-1169 14th Ave S Birmingham, AL
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
Dishwasher
9
$1,375 - 1,483
Idlewild
685-691 Idlewild Cir Birmingham, AL
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
7
$1,670 - 1,776
Phelan Flats
1414 13Th Ave Birmingham, AL
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
1
$1,150
Alta Vista
2815 10th Ave S Birmingham, AL
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
Disability Access
1
$1,165 - 1,295
Fitts On Rhodes
2920 Rhodes Cir Birmingham, AL
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
Dishwasher
0
$1,002 - 1,337
Cliff Terrace
3477 Cliff Ter S Birmingham, AL
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
1
$895
Hamilton House Flats
1127 30Th St Birmingham, AL
1 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
1
$1,250
Jefferson
1420 33rd St S Birmingham, AL
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
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Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
40
$749 - 1,299
The Woodford
4141 Pinson Valley Pkwy Birmingham, AL
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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0
$807 - 811
Cliff Highlands
1313-1321 34th St S Birmingham, AL
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
7
$804 - 896
Altamont Cliffs
1300-1308 1316 Altamont Way S Birmingham, AL
1 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
35
$1,205
Chateau Orleans Apartments
3125 Napoleon Ct Birmingham, AL
2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Disability Access
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $500 are available in Birmingham, AL on Rentable.co?

There are 2 apartments under $500 in Birmingham currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $500 are available in Birmingham?

Rentable.co has 1 studio apartment under $500 available for rent in Birmingham.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Birmingham?

Rentable.co has 110 one-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Birmingham.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Birmingham?

Rentable.co has 189 two-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Birmingham.

Can I afford a apartment under $500 in Birmingham, AL?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $500 in Birmingham based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $19,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $500 for rent in Birmingham, AL?

  1. Downtown Birmingham
  2. Red Mountain

Apartments Under $500 in Birmingham, AL: May Rental Information

Welcome to the May 2026 Birmingham Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2026 key findings and figures for the Birmingham rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $500 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Birmingham and surrounding areas. This summary also provides insights into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $500 in Birmingham.

Keep reading to get a better understanding of the rental market in Birmingham and find your next affordable home.
0 7 15 22 30 <$700 $740 $820 $900 $980 $1,060 $1,140 $1,220 $1,300 $1,380 $1,460 $1,540 >$1,620

Available Apartments Under $500: Birmingham vs. Surrounding Areas

Birmingham, AL
14
The chart above provides a snapshot of the number of available apartments under $500 in Birmingham, AL and surrounding cities as of May 2026. The chart includes data for Birmingham as well as Fultondale, Gardendale, Trussville, Vestavia Hills, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Hueytown, Irondale, Leeds, Alabaster, Montevallo, Mountain Brook, Bessemer, Calera, Pelham, Columbiana, Adamsville, Chelsea, Fairfield, Mc Calla, Odenville, Pinson, Sterrett, Moody, Maylene, Brookside, Forestdale, Mulga, Warrior, Center Point, Empire, Grayson Valley, Dolomite, Mount Olive, New Fairfield, Pleasant Grove, and Midfield, giving renters options in multiple locations within the metro area. It is important to note that these figures may fluctuate as inventory changes. As of the data collected, the total inventory for apartments under $500 in the Birmingham, AL metro area is 13. This information can help prospective renters in their search for affordable housing options in the region.

Apartments Under $500 Now vs. Last Month: Birmingham and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $500 in May M/M % Change
Birmingham, AL 15 +1.01%
Fultondale, AL 1 +1.0%
Alabaster, AL 1 +1.0%
Homewood, AL 1 +1.2%
Moody, AL 0 0.0%

Looking for Apartments Under $500 in Birmingham?

Available apartments under $500 321
Top amenities Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Online Payments, Off Street Parking
Deals 6
Pet friendly 9
Utilities included 1
Studio 1
1 Bedroom 11
3 Bedroom 3
Square footage 659 - 1,280
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