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Student Housing Near Samford University

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Properties
4,206
Students
4,206
Enrollment
82%
Acceptance Rate
77%
Graduation Rate
1,201
SAT Average
26
ACT Median
$58,469
Avg Salary (10yr)
$19,500
Median Debt

About Samford University

Samford University stands as a distinctive private institution in suburban Birmingham, anchored by its strong Christian mission and commitment to academic excellence. This moderately selective university attracts students seeking a values-centered education combined with rigorous graduate and professional programs. The vibrant Birmingham community offers rich cultural experiences, from world-class museums and performing arts venues to thriving local businesses and dining scenes that reflect the city's dynamic character. Samford's suburban setting provides the ideal balance—close enough to urban amenities for weekend exploration, yet peaceful enough for focused study and campus life. Students benefit from a tight-knit community atmosphere while having access to internship opportunities and cultural engagement throughout the region. The area surrounding campus features welcoming residential neighborhoods that cater to student life, with local landlords, shops, and services designed to support the university community. Living near Samford connects you to both a purposeful academic environment and a city genuinely invested in its student population's success and well-being.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private
Highest Degree
Graduate
Setting
Large Suburb
Retention Rate
93%
ACT Median
26
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Classification
Doctoral/Professional University
Affiliation
Religious

Cost & Financial Aid

Annual tuition and estimated costs

In-State Tuition
$40,150
per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,150
per year
Average Net Price
$32,622
after aid

As a mid-sized private university in a suburban Birmingham setting, Samford students have various housing options in the surrounding area. Strategic planning and early booking can help manage housing expenses effectively.

  • ✓Start your housing search early in the academic year, as popular properties near campus tend to fill quickly and may have better availability and terms for early commitments
  • ✓Consider living slightly further from campus and using public transportation or carpooling, which can expand your options and potentially reduce overall housing expenses
  • ✓Explore shared housing arrangements with other students, as splitting rental costs with roommates is one of the most effective ways to reduce your individual housing burden
  • ✓Look into on-campus housing options and compare them carefully with off-campus alternatives, as university housing sometimes includes utilities and amenities that affect the overall value

Living Near Samford University

Neighborhood Guide for Samford University Students

Samford's suburban Birmingham location offers a balanced college experience with access to urban amenities and residential neighborhoods. The campus sits in a leafy, established area with tree-lined streets that create a peaceful atmosphere while remaining close to the city's vibrant downtown scene.

Popular neighborhoods for student housing include nearby residential areas that attract university residents seeking walkable communities. Avondale and Forest Park offer eclectic shopping, local restaurants, and a youthful vibe that appeals to graduate students. Southside is another appealing option with vintage charm, coffee shops, and galleries.

Getting around is manageable through multiple methods. Many students bike or walk to campus from nearby neighborhoods. Birmingham's public transit system provides bus service throughout the metro area, making downtown exploration convenient. Having a car offers additional flexibility for weekend adventures.

The surrounding area boasts excellent dining options ranging from casual cafes to upscale restaurants. Shopping districts feature both independent boutiques and familiar retailers. Entertainment options include live music venues, theaters, museums, and parks perfect for outdoor activities.

The community feels safe and welcoming, with active neighborhood associations fostering resident engagement. The proximity to both campus and urban culture creates an ideal setting for graduate students seeking an enriching, accessible living environment.

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Other Housing Near Samford University

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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 grill area, along with amenities including high-speed internet, controlled access, and crown molding in select units.

Location C+Reputation AAmenities C
24 7 MaintenanceBBQ AreaBusiness CenterCarpetClubhouseGated+19 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 amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse with conference room, controlled access entry, and recreational features such as a BBQ grill and bike storage. Units feature air conditioning, dishwashers, carpet flooring, and balcony patios, with select units offering fireplaces. Cable TV and business center services are also available.

Location C+Reputation B-Amenities A-
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBike Storage+35 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, community lounge, and coffee bar. The community features controlled access, a courtyard, and bike storage, with units equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, carpet, dishwasher, and cable TV.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities A
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBBQ AreaBike StorageBusiness Center+38 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 amenities including a fitness center, dog park, and community lounge. The units feature air conditioning, dishwashers, ceiling fans, carpet flooring, and balcony patios, with controlled access entry and elevator access available.

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

Mountainside Apartments

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

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

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

Dulion Apartments

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

Dulion Apartments is an apartment community located in Birmingham, AL, offering a range of amenities including air conditioning, heating, high-speed internet, and a full kitchen with dishwasher and freezer. Residents have access to laundry facilities, controlled access entry, an on-site convenience store, and common areas with cable TV. The community features hardwood floors and carpet, ceiling fans, an elevator, and a linen closet.

Location C+Reputation B+Amenities C
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningCable TvCarpetCeiling FansGated+19 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 furnished units with air conditioning, dishwashers, carpet flooring, and ceiling fans. Residents have access to amenities including a clubhouse, community lounge, conference room, business center, courtyard, controlled access entry, bike storage, BBQ grill, balcony patios, cable TV, and an on-site convenience store.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities A+
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBike StorageBusiness Center+47 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 air conditioning, high-speed internet, and cable TV. The gated community features a fitness center, dog wash station, and units equipped with full kitchens, granite countertops, hardwood floors, dishwashers, garbage disposals, ceiling fans, and crown molding with controlled access.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities B-
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningCable TvCeiling FansGatedCrown Molding+23 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 amenities including a fitness center, bike storage, dog park, community lounge, and convenience store. Units feature full kitchens with dishwashers, air conditioning, and ceiling fans, with building access controlled through a doorman concierge and elevator service.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities A-
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBike StorageCable TvCeiling Fans+34 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. Amenities include a fitness center, clubhouse, community lounge, controlled access entry, convenience store, and individual balcony patios.

Location C-Reputation BAmenities B+
24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioClubhouseLoungeGated+32 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 a range of amenities including a fitness center, dog park, clubhouse, and community lounge. The community features controlled access, an elevator, and a business center, with units equipped with full kitchens, dishwashers, freezers, and air conditioning. Additional amenities include cable TV, a BBQ grill, and a courtyard.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities B+
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBBQ AreaBusiness CenterCable Tv+32 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 living with air conditioning, heating, and a full kitchen including dishwasher and garbage disposal. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, garage parking, controlled access entry, and high-speed internet, along with cable TV service and balcony patios in select units.

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 a range of amenities including a fitness center, controlled access entry, and community lounge. Units feature full kitchens with dishwashers and garbage disposals, air conditioning, ceiling fans, carpet flooring, and balcony patios, along with amenities such as cable TV and elevator access.

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

The Retreat at Mountain Brook

Birmingham, AL · Built 1987 · 517 units
4.0(25)
B-
5.7 mi from campus

The Retreat at Mountain Brook is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering amenities including fitness facilities, a clubhouse, and community lounge spaces. Units feature air conditioning, dishwashers, ceiling fans, and balcony patios, with additional community features such as a coffee bar, dog park, and barbecue grill.

Location DReputation B+Amenities A+
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBreakfast Bar+47 more

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 a full kitchen, in-unit washer dryer, air conditioning, and heating. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, pool, tennis court, clubhouse, business center, high-speed internet, balcony patio, and storage.

Location BReputation B-Amenities D
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBusiness CenterClubhouseFitness Center+7 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 range oven, refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher. In-unit washer dryer, air conditioning, heating, and controlled access are provided, with smoke-free environments and tile flooring throughout.

Location C+Reputation A-Amenities D
Air ConditioningGatedDishwasherFreezerFull KitchenHeating+7 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 air conditioning, heating, and a full kitchen 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

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 range of amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, and courtyard. Units feature air conditioning, full kitchens with dishwashers and garbage disposals, carpeting, and balcony patios. The community provides controlled access, a business center, cable TV, a dog park, and BBQ grilling facilities.

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. The community offers in-unit washer dryer, full kitchen appliances including dishwasher and ice maker, high-speed internet, cable TV, and climate control with air conditioning and heating. Additional amenities include gated community access with controlled entry and elevator service.

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

Theatre Lofts

Birmingham, AL · Built 1912 · 45 units
5.0(9)
C+
3.7 mi from campus

Theatre Lofts is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering units with full kitchens, air conditioning, and ceiling fans. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, business center, controlled access entry, and an elevator.

Location C-Reputation A-Amenities D
Air ConditioningBusiness CenterCeiling FansGatedDishwasherElevator+5 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 units with air conditioning, dishwashers, ceiling fans, and double vanities. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, community lounge, dog park, car wash, and courtyard, along with balcony patios and BBQ grills.

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

The Abbey at Inverness

Birmingham, AL · Built 1986 · 801 units
3.0(59)
C+
6.3 mi from campus

The Abbey at Inverness is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering furnished living spaces with modern conveniences. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, dog park, clubhouse with community lounge, business center, and conference room, along with in-unit features such as air conditioning, dishwasher, balcony patio, fireplace, and ceiling fans.

Location DReputation B-Amenities A
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBusiness Center+41 more

The Ridge at Crestwood Apartments

Birmingham, AL · Built 1978 · 344 units
4.0(13)
C+
6.5 mi from campus

The Ridge at Crestwood Apartments is a gated apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering controlled access and a range of amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, and dog park. Units feature air conditioning, full kitchens with dishwashers and granite countertops, ceiling fans, carpet, and private balcony patios, with cable TV service available.

Location DReputation B+Amenities B
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioCable TvCarpetCeiling Fans+29 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 dryer, full kitchen with granite countertops, and high-speed internet. The community features a fitness center and various living amenities including air conditioning, heating, hardwood floors, and carpet options.

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

Southside Station Apartments

Birmingham, AL · Built 1994 · 30 units
4.0(5)
C
3.1 mi from campus

Southside Station Apartments is a gated apartment community in Birmingham, AL offering in-unit washer dryer, dishwasher, air conditioning, and ceiling fans. Residents enjoy amenities including a fitness center, high-speed internet, cable TV, balcony patios, and a doorman concierge, with convenient access to transit and a smoke-free environment.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities D
24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioCable TvCeiling FansDishwasher+7 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 is an apartment community offering a full kitchen with granite countertops, dishwasher, and pantry, along with amenities including air conditioning, heating, ceiling fans, cable TV, and high-speed internet. The community features balcony patios, on-site management, and convenient access to nearby transit.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities C-
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioCable TvCarpetCeiling Fans+15 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 in-unit washer dryer, dishwasher, hardwood floors, and large windows. The community features a fitness center, community lounge, courtyard, controlled access, on-site management, air conditioning, heating, and a BBQ grill.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities D
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBBQ AreaLoungeGatedCourtyard+7 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 in-unit washer dryer, full kitchen, and high-speed internet. Residents have access to a fitness center, hot tub, community lounge, business center, and on-site management, with additional conveniences including a courtyard, convenience store, elevator, and laundry facilities.

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

The Hillside

Birmingham, AL · Built 1977 · 24 units
3.0(14)
C
2.0 mi from campus

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

Location C+Reputation B-Amenities D
Air ConditioningCable TvDishwasherFull KitchenHardwood FloorsHeating+4 more
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