Midtown Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

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Midtown Birmingham - Birmingham, AL

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Welcome to UAB’s charming midtown district

Urban College Town Small Business Public Transit

Midtown Birmingham houses the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), offering a beautiful campus, picturesque architecture, and a youthful presence. University buildings, lush lawns, and healthcare facilities take up the majority of this lively urban neighborhood.

Children’s Hospital of Alabama, along with Birmingham VA Medical Center and numerous other healthcare locations, reside in Midtown. Discover Bartow Arena, the UAB Basketball Arena, along with Regions Field in this part of town. Catch a University basketball game or check out the Birmingham Barons at their baseball stadium! On the north side of town, Railroad Park boasts ample city green space with walking trails, family activities, and community events.

Casual restaurants and small businesses fill many of Midtown’s commercial buildings. After you find the perfect modern, luxurious, or cozy apartment in the city, spend a night at Good People Brewing Company to get a sense of Midtown Birmingham’s Southern hospitality, local charm, and quality brews!

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Midtown Birmingham is $2,211 for a studio, $1,325 for one bedroom, and $1,683 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midtown Birmingham has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 494 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,211/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 766 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,325/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,088 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,683/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

43

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

58

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • McWane Science Center
  • Vulcan Park and Museum
  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens
  • Birmingham Zoo
  • Homewood Forest Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

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