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Finding Houses & Apartments For Rent Near UAB
College Pads works to help college students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham find the best off-campus housing options near campus. Our listings feature apartments and houses for rent. College Pads is your number one resource for UAB off-campus housing.
Finding apartments at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has always been a chore. At College Pads we are fixing that. All of our off-campus housing options have been verified and approved by our diligent team of campus managers. We even follow up with you and the landlord to make sure you have found your perfect house. Because there are so many options to consider before making a responsible renting decision, check out our University of Alabama at Birmingham University apartment hunting guide below.
When To Search Searching For Apartments & Houses Near UAB
The students at University of Alabama at Birmingham looking for off-campus housing in Birmingham should start their search shortly after returning back to school from winter break. To get ahead of the game students will start looking for Birmingham off-campus housing in January and February but the number of searches skyrockets during March and April. Ideally, don’t go on spring break without finding a place, especially if you want a house (because those lease up the quickest). You don’t want to waste your summer vacation scrambling to find a place before the fall semester begins!
Rent in Birmingham, AL
Renting in Birmingham is moderately prices across the board. As to be expected, living alone in a one-bedroom will run you just under twice the amount it would cost you to have a couple roommates. Around the UAB campus, students will have a vast variety of both houses and apartments to check out. From older apartments and homes to brand new, luxury places, you’ll see it all. If you’re ok living without lavish amenities like swimming pools and clubhouses then you’ll save yourself some additional cash.
Here’s a breakdown of Birmingham apartments and houses average rents per person, per bedroom:
| Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $719 | $940 | $660 | $572 | $503 |
Dining/Bars
There’s no doubt about it, Birmingham is growing in the social scene. Checking out all of the new restaurants and bars around the city is cool and sticking with what you know and love never gets old. Next time you need a pre-study meal or you’re looking to celebrate (or forget) about the chemistry test with some drinks check out one of these great spots, both new and old!
Best Restaurants:
Highlands Bar & Grill
Bottega Restaurant
El Barrio
MELT
Saw’s Soul Kitchen
Best Bars:
Paramount Bar
The J Clyde
The Collins Bar
Avondale Brewing Company
Carrigan's Public House
Outdoor/Recreation
On the UAB campus, students enjoy relaxing on The Green, a lawn in the middle of the university that students can use to play ultimate frisbee, soccer, football, or just to set up a hammock and relax outside. The campus rec center is a great place to work out and perform recreational activities. With an indoor track, swimming pool, rock climbing wall, weight room, gaming room, and its numerous courts such as basketball, soccer and racquetball courts students can enjoy all that it offers.
Head off-campus and can enjoy numerous outdoor activities around the city. Birmingham has a bike rental program called Zip. Rent a bike and adventure around the city. Ride over to one of the many parks like Red Mountain to hit the trails or over to Kelly Ingram Park and download the walking tour and take that. Make sure to make time to stop by Vulcan Park, this is one of the biggest if not the biggest tourist attraction in Alabama. It’s a public park that houses an enormous cast iron statue from the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair.
Things to do
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama so you can bet there are plenty of things for UAB students to do! On campus, students get highly involved in campus activities, from joining one of the hundreds on of clubs, intramural sports, hanging out on The Green, or cheering for your Blazers basketball team at the Bartow Arena everyone finds a way to do something that they enjoy.
The UAB campus is in a central location giving students easy access to all that Birmingham has to offer. The city is filled with museums to check out and many even offer student discounts. The Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum, Civil Rights Institute, McWane Science Center, and Birmingham Art Museum are just a few to name. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens or the Birmingham Zoo are both two great places to spend a leisurely, relaxing day. On the other hand, those looking for something more upbeat try one of the many concert venues like the Iron City. Trying to get away from the city? Head to Red Mountain Park for a hike and some peaceful r&r.
Highlights include:
- Attending a Blazer’s game
- Visiting one of several Birmingham museums
- Spending the day at the Birmingham Zoo
- Hiking at Red Mountain Park