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Student Housing in Birmingham

Birmingham's Premier Student Living Destination

Birmingham offers an unbeatable college-town atmosphere with over 31 dedicated student housing options strategically positioned near major universities including UAB, Strayer University-Alabama, Birmingham-Southern College, Samford University, and Miles College. This vibrant community pulses with youthful energy, creating the perfect environment for academic and social growth.

The student-friendly neighborhoods provide exceptional proximity to campus, minimizing commute times and maximizing study-life balance. Whether you're grabbing coffee between classes or unwinding after exams, Birmingham's thriving dining and entertainment scene caters directly to student tastes and budgets. From trendy eateries in Lakeview to live music venues across downtown, there's always something happening.

Transportation is seamless with accessible public transit and walkable districts that make getting around effortless. The diverse housing landscape ensures options for every preference—from modern apartments with gym facilities to cozy shared homes that foster lasting friendships.

Birmingham's student housing market understands what matters to you: affordability, convenience, community, and space to grow. Here, you're not just renting a room; you're joining a thriving network of peers, building memories, and creating your college experience in a city that genuinely welcomes students.

Housing Overview

Location
Birmingham, AL
Properties
24 listed
Total Beds
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What to Know About Birmingham

Key highlights for students considering Birmingham

31 student housing options near campus offer variety for different budgets

Five nearby universities create a vibrant student community in Birmingham

UAB campus location provides easy access to urban dining and entertainment

Birmingham's downtown district features bars, clubs, and live music venues

Public transit and walkable neighborhoods reduce transportation costs

Alabama's cost of living is below national average, stretching student budgets

Student Life in Birmingham

Student Life in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham offers students an exciting blend of Southern charm and urban opportunities. With five institutions including the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham-Southern College, Samford University, and Miles College, the city hosts a vibrant academic community alongside established professionals.

The city's most student-friendly neighborhoods cluster around campus areas, particularly near UAB, where affordable housing options thrive. The Five Points South district buzzes with college-aged residents and offers walkable access to restaurants and shops. The Pepper Place area near Samford provides a quieter, more residential atmosphere for those seeking peace while studying.

Birmingham's job market welcomes part-time workers, with opportunities in retail, hospitality, and service industries concentrated downtown and in shopping districts. Many students balance work with coursework through flexible scheduling.

The social scene thrives year-round. Sloss Furnaces hosts festivals, live music venues line Avondale, and the nearby Ruffner Mountain provides outdoor recreation. Catch performances at the Alabama Theatre or explore local breweries and coffee shops that embrace student culture.

Compared to other college towns, Birmingham remains remarkably affordable. Rent, dining, and entertainment costs stay below national averages, stretching student budgets further.

The city's unique character shines through its civil rights history, thriving arts scene, and Southern hospitality. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum of Art, local food festivals, and the genuine warmth residents extend to the student population.

24 Housing Options Nearby

Student Housing in Birmingham

Stone Ridge Apartments

Birmingham, AL · Built 2001 · 176 units
3.0(26)
C+
1.5 mi from campus

Stone Ridge Apartments is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering furnished units with full kitchens and in-unit washer dryer. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, pool, tennis court, clubhouse, and business center, along with high-speed internet and climate control.

Location BReputation B-Amenities D
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBusiness CenterClubhouseFitness Center+7 more

Fox Hall Apartments

Birmingham, AL · Built 1963 · 38 units
1.0(17)
C
2.3 mi from campus

Fox Hall Apartments is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering in-unit washer and dryer, a full kitchen with granite countertops, and high-speed internet. The community features a fitness center and various amenities including air conditioning, hardwood floors, and cable TV.

Location C+Reputation D+Amenities C
24hr FitnessAir ConditioningCable TvCarpetCeiling FansDishwasher+18 more

Marshall on 5th

Birmingham, AL · Built 2023 · 159 units
4.0(24)
C+
3.0 mi from campus

Marshall on 5th is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering a full kitchen, air conditioning, and heating in each unit. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, pool, BBQ grill, coffee bar, and on-site management.

Location C+Reputation B+Amenities D
Air ConditioningBBQ AreaCoffee BarFitness CenterFull KitchenHeating+3 more

Scholar Birmingham

Birmingham, AL · Built 2020 · 198 units
3.0(34)
C
2.6 mi from campus

Scholar Birmingham is a fully furnished apartment community in Birmingham, AL, offering in-unit washer dryer and stainless steel appliances. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, pool, hot tub, clubhouse, community lounge, study rooms, sundeck, and BBQ grill, with on-site management and controlled access.

Location C+Reputation B-Amenities D
BBQ AreaClubhouseLoungeGatedFitness CenterFurnished+7 more

University Place

Birmingham, AL · Built 1969 · 140 units
3.0(21)
B
2.6 mi from campus

University Place is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering residents access to a fitness center, controlled access entry, and various common spaces including a clubhouse and conference room. The community features units with amenities such as air conditioning, dishwashers, balcony patios, and fireplaces, along with additional conveniences like bike storage, a business center, and cable TV.

Location C+Reputation B-Amenities A-
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBike Storage+35 more

Dulion Apartments

Birmingham, AL · Built 1926 · 45 units
4.0(23)
B-
2.5 mi from campus

Dulion Apartments is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering units with air conditioning, heating, and full kitchens featuring dishwashers and freezers. The community provides amenities including high-speed internet, laundry facilities, cable TV, controlled access, an elevator, and an on-site convenience store.

Location C+Reputation B+Amenities C
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningCable TvCarpetCeiling FansGated+19 more

Lofts on 15th

Birmingham, AL · Built 2017 · 11 units
5.0(5)
C+
2.2 mi from campus

Lofts on 15th is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering units with full kitchens featuring stainless steel appliances, including a range oven, refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher. Each unit includes in-unit washer and dryer, air conditioning, heating, and tile floors, with controlled access and smoke-free policies throughout the community.

Location C+Reputation A-Amenities D
Air ConditioningGatedDishwasherFreezerFull KitchenHeating+7 more

Crowne on 10th

Birmingham, AL · Built 2010 · 107 units
5.0(21)
B
2.3 mi from campus

Crowne on 10th is a gated apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering in-unit washer and dryer, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. The community features a fitness center, clubhouse, business center, and BBQ grill, along with amenities including high-speed internet, controlled access, crown molding, fireplace, and ice maker.

Location C+Reputation AAmenities C
24 7 MaintenanceBBQ AreaBusiness CenterCarpetClubhouseGated+19 more

Mountainside Apartments

Birmingham, AL · Built 1970 · 196 units
3.0(30)
B-
1.9 mi from campus

Mountainside Apartments in Birmingham, AL offers an apartment community with a range of amenities including air conditioning, heating, a full kitchen with dishwasher and granite countertops, and in-unit features such as a fireplace, balcony patio, and ceiling fans. Residents have access to community facilities including a fitness center, clubhouse, jogging trail, and laundry facilities, along with cable TV and high speed internet.

Location BReputation B-Amenities C
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioCable TvCeiling FansClubhouse+19 more

Advenir at Station 121

Birmingham, AL · Built 2010 · 261 units
3.0(39)
C+
3.3 mi from campus

Advenir at Station 121 is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering a full kitchen, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. The community features a fitness center, clubhouse, courtyard, dog park, and business center, along with air conditioning, heating, cable TV, and controlled access.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities C+
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBusiness CenterCable TvCarpet+22 more

Ideal Building City Lofts

Birmingham, AL · Built 1929 · 14 units
4.0(3)
C+
3.6 mi from campus

Ideal Building City Lofts is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL featuring high ceilings and granite countertops throughout. Amenities include a full kitchen with dishwasher, ice maker, and microwave, in-unit washer and dryer, air conditioning and heating, high-speed internet, cable TV, and controlled access in a gated community with elevator service.

Location C-Reputation BAmenities C
Air ConditioningCable TvCeiling FansGatedDishwasherElevator+18 more

The Frank

Birmingham, AL · Built 2022 · 156 units
3.0(34)
C
3.6 mi from campus

The Frank is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering a full kitchen, in-unit washer dryer, and high-speed internet. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, hot tub, community lounge, business center, and on-site management, with convenient proximity to transit options.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities C-
24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBusiness CenterLoungeConvenience StoreCourtyard+13 more

The Palmer Parkside Apartments

Birmingham, AL · Built 2021 · 228 units
4.0(33)
B
3.1 mi from campus

Palmer Parkside Apartments is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, and community lounge. Residents have access to a business center, coffee bar, bike storage, and courtyard spaces, along with units featuring air conditioning, dishwashers, carpet, and ceiling fans.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities A
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBBQ AreaBike StorageBusiness Center+38 more

Lumen Apartments

Birmingham, AL · Built 2021 · 228 units
3.0(47)
B-
3.3 mi from campus

Lumen Apartments is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering a range of amenities including air conditioning, balcony patios, and in-unit dishwashers. Residents have access to shared spaces such as a clubhouse, community lounge, and courtyard, along with practical conveniences like bike storage, a business center, and an on-site convenience store.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities A+
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBike StorageBusiness Center+47 more

Lakeview Green

Birmingham, AL · Built 2021 · 118 units
4.0(36)
B
3.5 mi from campus

Lakeview Green is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering furnished units with amenities including fitness facilities, climate control, in-unit dishwashers, and community spaces. The community provides controlled access, bike storage, a dog park, an on-site convenience store, and EV charging stations for resident use.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities A+
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBike StorageCable Tv+47 more

Armour & Co.

Birmingham, AL · Built 1897 · 20 units
3.0(9)
B-
3.6 mi from campus

Armour & Co. is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering fully furnished units with full kitchens, granite countertops, and crown molding. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, community lounge, convenience store, and controlled access entry, along with individual balcony patios.

Location C-Reputation BAmenities B+
24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioClubhouseLoungeGated+32 more

Thomas Jefferson Tower

Birmingham, AL · Built 1929 · 96 units
4.0(16)
B-
3.5 mi from campus

Thomas Jefferson Tower is a fully furnished apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering controlled access in a gated setting. Amenities include a full kitchen with dishwasher, granite countertops, hardwood floors, and crown molding, along with air conditioning, ceiling fans, cable TV, and high-speed internet. The community features a fitness center and dog wash station.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities B-
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningCable TvCeiling FansGatedCrown Molding+23 more

Tapestry Park Apartments

Birmingham, AL · Built 2012 · 354 units
3.0(63)
C+
4.3 mi from campus

Tapestry Park Apartments is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering a range of amenities including air conditioning, balcony patios, a fitness center, clubhouse, and community lounge. Residents have access to a dog park, car wash, BBQ grill, and additional features such as dishwashers, ceiling fans, double vanities, elevators, and fireplaces.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities B+
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaCable TvCar Wash+31 more

The Residences at The Pizitz

Birmingham, AL · Built 1923 · 143 units
4.0(22)
B-
3.6 mi from campus

The Residences at The Pizitz is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering a fitness center, full kitchen with dishwasher, and air conditioning. The community features amenities including a dog park, bike storage, community lounge, conference room, convenience store, controlled access, doorman concierge, elevator, and cable TV.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities A-
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBike StorageCable TvCeiling Fans+34 more

Lakeshore Ridge Apartments

Birmingham, AL · Built 2006 · 429 units
4.0(29)
B-
4.3 mi from campus

Lakeshore Ridge Apartments is a gated community in Birmingham, AL offering apartment rentals with amenities including air conditioning, heating, a full kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal, and garage parking. Residents have access to a fitness center, clubhouse, high-speed internet, and cable TV, with units featuring balcony patios, carpet, and crown molding.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities B+
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioCable TvCarpetClubhouse+32 more

Axel Row

Birmingham, AL · Built 2021 · 96 units
4.0(27)
B-
4.3 mi from campus

Axel Row is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering furnished units with full kitchens, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and freezers. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, community lounge, controlled access entry, elevator service, and outdoor spaces with balcony patios and BBQ grills.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities B
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaCable Tv+28 more

Jemison Flats

Birmingham, AL · Built 1900 · 59 units
3.0(21)
C
3.5 mi from campus

Jemison Flats is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering air conditioning, heating, hardwood floors, and large windows. Units feature in-unit washer dryer and dishwasher, while community amenities include a fitness center, community lounge, courtyard, BBQ grill, controlled access, and on-site management.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities D
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBBQ AreaLoungeGatedCourtyard+7 more

Market Lofts on Third Apartments

Birmingham, AL · Built 2023 · 192 units
4.0(23)
B-
3.8 mi from campus

Market Lofts on Third Apartments is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering residents access to a fitness center, full kitchen with dishwasher and freezer, and community spaces including a clubhouse and lounge. The community features controlled access, an elevator, courtyard area, dog park, business center, and outdoor BBQ grill, along with cable TV and air conditioning.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities B+
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBBQ AreaBusiness CenterCable Tv+32 more

University Crossings Apartments

Birmingham, AL · Built 1970 · 209 units
3.0(24)
C
3.3 mi from campus

University Crossings Apartments in Birmingham, AL offers furnished units with air conditioning, heating, and ceiling fans. Each apartment features a full kitchen with granite countertops, dishwasher, pantry, and freezer, along with cable TV and high-speed internet access. The community includes on-site management, a playground, balcony patios, and convenient transit access.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities C-
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioCable TvCarpetCeiling Fans+15 more
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