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Houses for Rent in Birmingham, AL
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    2100 3Rd Ave N, Irondale, AL 35210
    3 BEDS $1,395
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    2219 Forestdale Bend Rd, Birmingham, AL 35214
    3 BEDS $1,345
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    5046 Juiata Dr, Irondale, AL 35210
    3 BEDS $1,645
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    1572 White St, Dolomite, AL 35061
    3 BEDS $1,095
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    1528 6Th Way NW, Birmingham, AL 35215
    3 BEDS $1,195
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    816 Greenland Cir, Birmingham, AL 35212
    4 BEDS $1,815
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    429 Bellehurst Dr, Birmingham, AL 35215
    3 BEDS $1,345
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    2805 Martin St, Birmingham, AL 35235
    3 BEDS $1,445
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    1148 Skyline Dr, Birmingham, AL 35214
    2 BEDS $700
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    5169 Selkirk Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
    3 BEDS $2,175
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    1209 Deer Trail Road, Hoover, AL 35226
    4 BEDS $3,035
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    953 Garrett Dr, Birmingham, AL 35235
    3 BEDS $1,475
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    1325 17Th Way SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
    3 BEDS $1,125
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    340 KINGSTON CIRCLE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211
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    9670 Williamsburg Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215
    2 BEDS $950
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    Vinebrook BIR Leads Template, Birmingham, AL 11111
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    1829 Jackson Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
    3 BEDS $1,095
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    1051 24Th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
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    3453 LYNNGATE CIRCLE, HOOVER, AL 35216
    4 BEDS $2,565
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    657 Village Crest Circle, Birmingham, AL 35226
    3 BEDS $2,955
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    1525 Cresthill Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213
    3 BEDS $1,635
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    5520 Park Side Cir, Hoover, AL 35244
    4 BEDS $2,845
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    3019 Apple Valley Ln, Birmingham, AL 35215
    3 BEDS $1,345
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    1022 Eastern Manor Lane, Birmingham, AL 35215
    2 BEDS $1,100
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    1819 Winnepeg Cir, Bessemer, AL 35022
    4 BEDS $2,650
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Average rent in Birmingham, AL

$1,304/mo Birmingham, AL average rental price, March 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Birmingham, AL is $1,304.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,755, the average rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,304.

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Walk Score®: 40, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 24

Frequently asked questions

How much is the rent for a house in Birmingham, AL?

The price range of a house for rent is between $400 and $3,035.

How many houses are available in Birmingham, AL on RentCafe?

There are 39 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Birmingham, AL were last updated on 27 Apr 2025.

What is the average size of a rental house in Birmingham, AL?

The average Birmingham, AL rental house size is 1,515 sq. ft.

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

Renting a house in Birmingham, AL comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

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

Houses for rent in Birmingham, AL are usually located in non-central areas.

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Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

Your next home is out there, whether you are looking for a house for rent near you or anywhere in the U.S. Easily browse houses for rent with availability updated daily, and let's find the one that is perfect for you!

Renting a house in Birmingham, AL

Some people just don’t buy into the American dream of owning your own house and sacrificing flexibility. Also, a 30-year mortgage is not the most pleasant thought to wake up with every morning. We understand. But what if you need some extra storage space? What if you like a backyard where you could throw BBQ parties and the kids could play in a safe environment? Luckily, you can forget the dreaded mortgage. Renting a house is the answer. There are 51 homes for rent in Birmingham, AL. And it won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg to rent the perfect home for your family. You can look into duplexes for rent too. Prices in Birmingham, AL for rental homes start at $400. Or, if you don’t want your neighbors too close, you should browse some single family homes for rent, priced up to $3,035 per month.

A rental house offers flexibility

Your family situation will change throughout your life. Renting makes it possible to match the size of your home to your lifestyle and financial situation. And with 51 houses listed in Birmingham, AL, with prices ranging from $400 to $3,035 it’s possible to find the perfect one for you, whether you’re on the lookout for cheap houses for rent or something fancy and expensive. Maybe it’s just you and your significant other at the moment sharing a charming downtown apartment. But there’s a chance that at some point in time, a third family member will show-up and suddenly that 1 bedroom apartment you were so happy with will become too small. You will realize that you’d much rather prefer the comfort of your own backyard, than all the excitement your current neighborhood provides, that you no longer have time to enjoy anyway. If you want to continue living comfortably, you may want to rent a 2 bedroom house. Or maybe your oldest son turned into a young man who’s going off to college soon. You’ll find yourself in a 4 bedroom house that is suddenly too big. You could downsize and rent a 3 bedroom home with a pool, in a much nicer area. The flexibility of renting makes it possible.

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