Birmingham, AL Area Information

Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. An epicenter of the civil rights movement in the ?60s, it is known today as a picturesque city with warm, welcoming residents.

One of the best things about renting in Birmingham is being in what?s considered the cultural and economic heart of the state. Residents visit the Birmingham Museum of Art, take in performances of the Alabama Ballet and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, watch movies at the historic Alabama Theater, and enjoy classic operas at Opera Birmingham.

Birmingham is conveniently located along many major highways, including I-20, which runs east to Atlanta. Georgia; I-65, which runs south to Montgomery ; I-59, which runs northeast to Chattanooga. Tennessee; and I-22, which connects with US-78 as it runs northwest to Memphis, Tennessee. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is only 10 minutes from Downtown Birmingham via I-20.

When renting an apartment in Birmingham, you?ll have many lovely neighborhoods from which to choose. The wealthier neighborhoods of the Southside area, such as Forest Park and Redmont Park. feature grand old mansions and stately homes. Homewood is a shopper?s haven, close to antique stores, coffee shops and fine clothing stores. Five Points South is the home of the University of Alabama, as well as some of the city?s trendiest restaurants, entertainment venues and stores. Meanwhile, Highland Park is one of the oldest neighborhoods, featuring a nice mix of historic homes and contemporary developments.

Renting in Birmingham, AL

Apartments for rent in Birmingham are relatively inexpensive, although the prices in popular neighborhoods, such as Highland Park and Forest Park, can rival large cities nationwide.

• Birmingham Zoo. Home to nearly 800 animals and 200 different species, including endangered animals from several continents.
• Regions Field. Named the 2013 Ballpark of the Year by Baseballpark, Regions Field is the home of the Birmingham Barons.
• Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Visit the institute to learn about the civil rights movement in Birmingham.
• McWane Science Center. A state-of-the-art science museum with interactive exhibits, a vast collection of artifacts, and some truly cool dinosaur fossils.

Nearly 800 types of animals live at the Birmingham Zoo. Photo credit: Alby Headrick / Flickr

Statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. outside the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Photo credit: J. David Kim / Flickr