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Student housing in Birmingham, AL

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Dulion Apartments

Birmingham, AL2.5 mi to campus

4.0 (23 reviews)

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

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Tv

Scholar Birmingham

Birmingham, AL2.6 mi to campus

3.0 (34 reviews)

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

  • BBQ Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge

Marshall on 5th

Birmingham, AL3.0 mi to campus

4.0 (24 reviews)

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.

  • Air Conditioning
  • BBQ Area
  • Coffee Bar

Lofts on 15th

Birmingham, AL2.2 mi to campus

5.0 (5 reviews)

Lofts on 15th is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering units with full kitchens featuring stainless steel appliances, including range ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, and freezers. In-unit washer dryer, air conditioning, heating, and controlled access are provided, with smoke-free units featuring tile floors and pantry storage.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Gated
  • Dishwasher

Stone Ridge Apartments

Birmingham, AL1.5 mi to campus

3.0 (26 reviews)

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 a fitness center, pool, tennis court, clubhouse, business center, and high-speed internet, along with air conditioning, heating, and balcony patios for each unit.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio

Fox Hall Apartments

Birmingham, AL2.3 mi to campus

1.0 (17 reviews)

Fox Hall Apartments is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering units equipped with full kitchens featuring granite countertops, dishwashers, and microwaves. In-unit washer dryer service is available, along with amenities including a fitness center, high-speed internet, cable TV, and climate control through air conditioning and heating.

  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Tv

Crowne on 10th

Birmingham, AL2.3 mi to campus

5.0 (21 reviews)

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

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • BBQ Area
  • Business Center

Mountainside Apartments

Birmingham, AL1.9 mi to campus

3.0 (30 reviews)

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

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio

University Place

Birmingham, AL2.6 mi to campus

3.0 (21 reviews)

University Place is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering a range of amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse with conference room, and controlled access entry. Residents have access to air conditioning, dishwashers, cable TV, balcony patios, bike storage, a business center, BBQ grill, fireplace, carpet, and an elevator.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

Tapestry Park Apartments

Birmingham, AL4.3 mi to campus

3.0 (63 reviews)

Tapestry Park Apartments is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering residents amenities including air conditioning, balcony patios, a fitness center, clubhouse, and community lounge. The community features a dog park, car wash station, BBQ grill, and courtyard spaces, with individual units equipped with dishwashers, ceiling fans, double vanities, and fireplaces.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio

The Palmer Parkside Apartments

Birmingham, AL3.1 mi to campus

4.0 (33 reviews)

Palmer Parkside Apartments in Birmingham, AL is an apartment community offering amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, community lounge, and coffee bar. The community features controlled access, air conditioning, ceiling fans, carpet, dishwasher, cable TV, bike storage, business center, BBQ grill, courtyard, and elevator access.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

The Residences at The Pizitz

Birmingham, AL3.6 mi to campus

4.0 (22 reviews)

The Residences at The Pizitz is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering amenities including a fitness center, dog park, community lounge, and convenience store. Units feature full kitchens with dishwashers, air conditioning, and ceiling fans, with building access including a doorman concierge, controlled entry, and elevator service.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

Southside Station Apartments

Birmingham, AL3.1 mi to campus

4.0 (5 reviews)

Southside Station Apartments is a gated apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering in-unit washer dryer, dishwasher, and high-speed internet. The community features a fitness center, doorman concierge service, and is smoke-free with convenient access to transit.

  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio

Lakeshore Ridge Apartments

Birmingham, AL4.3 mi to campus

4.0 (29 reviews)

Lakeshore Ridge Apartments is a gated apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering air conditioning, heating, and a full kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal in each unit. Residents enjoy amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, high-speed internet, cable TV, garage parking, and balcony patios, with controlled access throughout the community.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio

University Crossings Apartments

Birmingham, AL3.3 mi to campus

3.0 (24 reviews)

University Crossings Apartments in Birmingham, AL is an apartment community offering units with air conditioning, heating, full kitchens with granite countertops, dishwashers, and pantries. The community features on-site management, high-speed internet access, cable TV service, and is located near transit options.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio

Ideal Building City Lofts

Birmingham, AL3.6 mi to campus

4.0 (3 reviews)

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

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Tv
  • Ceiling Fans

Advenir at Station 121

Birmingham, AL3.3 mi to campus

3.0 (39 reviews)

Advenir at Station 121 is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering air conditioning, a full kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal, carpet flooring, and a balcony patio. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, courtyard, business center, dog park, and BBQ grill, along with cable TV and controlled access.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio
  • BBQ Area

Armour & Co.

Birmingham, AL3.6 mi to campus

3.0 (9 reviews)

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

  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio

Lumen Apartments

Birmingham, AL3.3 mi to campus

3.0 (47 reviews)

Lumen Apartments is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering residents amenities including air conditioning, balcony patios, a clubhouse, and a business center. The community features controlled access, a convenience store, bike storage, and outdoor spaces with a courtyard and BBQ grill.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio

Axel Row

Birmingham, AL4.3 mi to campus

4.0 (27 reviews)

Axel Row is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering a range of amenities for student living. The community features a fitness center, controlled access entry, community lounge, and individual unit amenities including full kitchens, air conditioning, ceiling fans, and private balcony patios.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

Lakeview Green

Birmingham, AL3.5 mi to campus

4.0 (36 reviews)

Lakeview Green is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering amenities including a fitness center, dog park, community lounge, and convenience store. Units feature air conditioning, dishwashers, ceiling fans, carpet flooring, and balcony patios, with building access including elevators and controlled entry. Additional amenities include bike storage, cable TV, double vanities, and EV charging.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

Theatre Lofts

Birmingham, AL3.7 mi to campus

5.0 (9 reviews)

Theatre Lofts is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering units with full kitchens equipped with dishwashers, range ovens, and refrigerators. The community features air conditioning, ceiling fans, controlled access, an elevator, fitness center, and business center for resident use.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Business Center
  • Ceiling Fans

Thomas Jefferson Tower

Birmingham, AL3.5 mi to campus

4.0 (16 reviews)

Thomas Jefferson Tower is a furnished apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering units with full kitchens, granite countertops, hardwood floors, and crown molding. The gated community features amenities including a fitness center, high-speed internet, cable TV, controlled access, and a dog wash station.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Tv

Jemison Flats

Birmingham, AL3.5 mi to campus

3.0 (21 reviews)

Jemison Flats is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering in-unit washer and dryer, hardwood floors, and large windows. The community features controlled access, on-site management, a fitness center, community lounge, courtyard, BBQ grill, air conditioning, heating, and dishwashers in select units.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • BBQ Area

The Frank

Birmingham, AL3.6 mi to campus

3.0 (34 reviews)

The Frank 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, hot tub, community lounge, business center, convenience store, and high-speed internet, with on-site management and proximity to transit.

  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning
  • Business Center

Market Lofts on Third Apartments

Birmingham, AL3.8 mi to campus

4.0 (23 reviews)

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

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

The Hillside

Birmingham, AL2.0 mi to campus

3.0 (14 reviews)

The Hillside is a smoke-free apartment community in Birmingham, AL, featuring in-unit washer and dryer, a full kitchen with dishwasher, hardwood floors, and high-speed internet. Each unit includes air conditioning and heating, cable TV, and washer and dryer hookups.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Tv
  • Dishwasher

The Abbey at Inverness

Birmingham, AL6.3 mi to campus

3.0 (59 reviews)

The Abbey at Inverness is an apartment community located in Birmingham, AL, offering amenities including fitness facilities, air conditioning, balcony patios, and a dog park. Residents have access to common spaces such as a clubhouse, community lounge, and conference room, along with in-unit features like dishwashers, ceiling fans, and fireplaces.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

The Retreat at Mountain Brook

Birmingham, AL5.7 mi to campus

4.0 (25 reviews)

The Retreat at Mountain Brook is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering amenities including fitness facilities, clubhouse and community lounge spaces, a coffee bar, and outdoor features like a dog park and BBQ grill. Units feature air conditioning, dishwashers, ceiling fans, carpet, balcony patios, breakfast bars, and cable TV, with controlled access throughout the community.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

Somerset at Trussville Apartments

Birmingham, AL5.7 mi to campus

4.0 (27 reviews)

Somerset at Trussville Apartments is an apartment community located in Birmingham, AL, offering amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, and community lounge. The units feature air conditioning, dishwashers, carpet, ceiling fans, and balcony patios, with additional community features such as a car wash, business center, conference room, cable TV, BBQ grill, and controlled access.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

The Ridge at Crestwood Apartments

Birmingham, AL6.5 mi to campus

4.0 (13 reviews)

The Ridge at Crestwood Apartments is a gated community in Birmingham, AL offering apartment homes with full kitchens featuring granite countertops, dishwashers, and garbage disposals. Residents have access to a fitness center, clubhouse, dog park, and individual unit amenities including air conditioning, ceiling fans, balcony patios, and controlled access entry.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio

Find student housing in Birmingham, AL

About student housing in Birmingham

Birmingham's Premier Student Living Destination

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
Places listed
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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.

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