Southside

Birmingham, AL

Southside - Birmingham, AL

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.5 (6 Reviews)

The trendy side of Birmingham

Urban • Nightlife • University • Historic • Walkable •

Located south of the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark and north of the Highland Park golf course, Southside offers the best of Downtown Birmingham in a trendy, entertainment-filled atmosphere. Situated on the northeast side of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Southside is a densely populated area popular with students. In addition to being trendy, Southside is also historic and features a number of homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Considered one of Birmingham’s oldest neighborhoods, Southside developed around 1890.

Enjoy fast access to many of Birmingham’s favorite destinations from your Southside rental, including McWane Science Center, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Railroad Park Foundation, and Regions Field. Famous for its restaurants, Southside offers a variety of popular destinations, including Carrigan’s Public House, Tin Roof, Bogue’s, and FIVE Birmingham.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Southside is $1,282 for a studio, $1,408 for one bedroom, $1,924 for two bedrooms, and $2,894 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southside has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Studio
526 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,282/month

Average Rent

1 BR
717 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,408/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,093 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,924/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,782 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,894/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of Southside - Birmingham, AL

Niche Reviews

3.5 6 Reviews

Niche User

9 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review

It's either extremely hot & humid, or just hot, during the summer. During the rainy season, severe thunderstorms occur often. The winter isn't too bad, but in recent years snow & ice have thrown things out of balance.

Niche User

9 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review

Cost of living can vary, but cheaper than a large percentage of other metro areas. I'd stay or move back if I found the right place for me at that stage of my life.

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