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1561 Pike Rd, Birmingham, AL 35218
(659) 207-9576
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Fountain Blue Apartments

1561 Pike Rd
Birmingham, AL 35218
(659) 207-9576
Fountain Blue Apartments in Birmingham, AL - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $675-$750Pricing
  • 550–820Square Feet

About Fountain Blue Apartments

Located right off Interstate 20/59, just a few blocks from 5 Points West Ensley, this standard 1 & 2-bedroom apartments are convenient to pretty much everywhere. Our 2-Bedroom units include central heat & air, as well as a private half-bath. Our 1-bedroom units utilize a PTAC system. Kitchen appliances included with all units. Community Laundry center. Total electric. Hard floor surfaces throughout for easy cleanup. Units may vary in style and appliances. Rent Special: One-month free (*Still requires 1st month rent and deposit at lease signing). Subject to prior sale or lease, change in price, or withdrawal from market without notice. Rental availability may change hourly, and there is no guarantee that rental availability listed will be the same when you contact our office. The information contained herein form sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made to the accuracy thereof. Watts Realty Co., Inc. Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.

Fountain Blue Apartments is located in the Ensley Highlands Neighborhood and 35218 Zip code of Birmingham, AL.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Community Laundry Center
  • Energy Efficient Windows
  • Half-Bath
  • Hard Floor Surfaces
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • None
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC)
  • Private HOH Half-Bath
  • PTAC
  • Range Hood Vent
  • Total Electric
  • Tub/Shower Combo
  • Unassigned Parking
  • walk-in closet

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Fountain Blue Apartments offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $675 and having 550–820 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bed / 1 Bath

    $675

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 550 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $675Available Now1549 I550$675
    $675Available Now1549 O550$675
    $675Available Now1549 G550$675

    Model Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Community Laundry Center
    • Hard Floor Surfaces
    • Kitchen Appliances
    • None
    • Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC)
    • PTAC
    • Range Hood Vent
    • Tub/Shower Combo
    • Walk-in Closet

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $675

    Deposit

    • $675 deposit

    Unit 1549 I Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Community Laundry Center
    • Hard Floor Surfaces
    • Kitchen Appliances
    • None
    • Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC)
    • PTAC
    • Range Hood Vent
    • Tub/Shower Combo
    • Walk-in Closet

    Unit 1549 I Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $675

    Deposit

    • $675 deposit

    Unit Description

    Located right off Interstate 20/59, just a few blocks from 5 Points West Ensley, this standard 1-bedroom apartment is convenient to pretty much everywhere. PTAC system. Community Laundry center. Total electric. Hard floor surfaces throughout for easy cleanup. Units may vary in style. Rent Special: One-month free (*Still requires 1st month rent and deposit at lease signing). Tenant Responsible for setting up and maintaining electric utility. Monthly water costs based on # of occupants. No Smoking Allowed. No Pets Allowed. Please note that only service dogs as defined by the Americans with Disability Act (Title III) are permitted. Pets of any other type including dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and will not be accommodated. Subject to prior sale or lease, change in price, or withdrawal from market without notice. Rental availability may change hourly, and there is no guarantee that rental availability listed will be the same when you contact our office. The information contained herein form sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made to the accuracy thereof. Watts Realty Co., Inc. Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $675

    Unit 1549 O Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Community Laundry Center
    • Hard Floor Surfaces
    • Kitchen Appliances
    • None
    • Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC)
    • PTAC
    • Range Hood Vent
    • Tub/Shower Combo
    • Walk-in Closet

    Unit 1549 O Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $675

    Deposit

    • $675 deposit

    Unit Description

    Located right off Interstate 20/59, just a few blocks from 5 Points West Ensley, this standard 1-bedroom apartment is convenient to pretty much everywhere. PTAC system. Community Laundry center. Total electric. Hard floor surfaces throughout for easy cleanup. Units may vary in style. Rent Special: One-month free (*Still requires 1st month rent and deposit at lease signing). Tenant Responsible for setting up and maintaining electric utility. Monthly water costs based on # of occupants. No Smoking Allowed. No Pets Allowed. Please note that only service dogs as defined by the Americans with Disability Act (Title III) are permitted. Pets of any other type including dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and will not be accommodated. Subject to prior sale or lease, change in price, or withdrawal from market without notice. Rental availability may change hourly, and there is no guarantee that rental availability listed will be the same when you contact our office. The information contained herein form sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made to the accuracy thereof. Watts Realty Co., Inc. Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $675

    Unit 1549 G Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Community Laundry Center
    • Hard Floor Surfaces
    • Kitchen Appliances
    • None
    • Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC)
    • PTAC
    • Range Hood Vent
    • Tub/Shower Combo
    • Walk-in Closet

    Unit 1549 G Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $675

    Deposit

    • $675 deposit

    Unit Description

    Located right off Interstate 20/59, just a few blocks from 5 Points West Ensley, this standard 1-bedroom apartment is convenient to pretty much everywhere. PTAC system. Community Laundry center. Total electric. Hard floor surfaces throughout for easy cleanup. Units may vary in style. Rent Special: One-month free (*Still requires 1st month rent and deposit at lease signing). Tenant Responsible for setting up and maintaining electric utility. Monthly water costs based on # of occupants. No Smoking Allowed. No Pets Allowed. Please note that only service dogs as defined by the Americans with Disability Act (Title III) are permitted. Pets of any other type including dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and will not be accommodated. Subject to prior sale or lease, change in price, or withdrawal from market without notice. Rental availability may change hourly, and there is no guarantee that rental availability listed will be the same when you contact our office. The information contained herein form sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made to the accuracy thereof. Watts Realty Co., Inc. Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $675
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bed / 1.5 Bath

    $750

    2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 820 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $750Available Now1553 H820$750
    $750Available Now1557 B820$750
    $750Available Now1561 B820$750

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen

    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Ceramic Tile
    • Community Laundry Center
    • Energy Efficient Windows
    • Hard Floor Surfaces
    • None
    • Private HOH Half-Bath
    • Range Hood Vent
    • Tub/Shower Combo

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $750

    Deposit

    • $750 deposit

    Unit 1553 H Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen

    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Ceramic Tile
    • Community Laundry Center
    • Energy Efficient Windows
    • Hard Floor Surfaces
    • None
    • Private HOH Half-Bath
    • Range Hood Vent
    • Tub/Shower Combo

    Unit 1553 H Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $750

    Deposit

    • $750 deposit

    Unit Description

    Located right off Interstate 20/59, just a few blocks from 5 Points West Ensley, this standard 2-bedroom apartment is convenient to pretty much everywhere. The primary bedroom has access to a private half-bath. Central Heat & Air. Community Laundry center. Total electric. Hard floor surfaces throughout for easy cleanup. Units may vary in style. Rent Special: One-month free (*Still requires 1st month rent and deposit at lease signing). Tenant Responsible for setting up and maintaining electric utility. Monthly water costs based on # of occupants. No Smoking Allowed. No Pets Allowed. Please note that only service dogs as defined by the Americans with Disability Act (Title III) are permitted. Pets of any other type including dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and will not be accommodated. Subject to prior sale or lease, change in price, or withdrawal from market without notice. Rental availability may change hourly, and there is no guarantee that rental availability listed will be the same when you contact our office. The information contained herein form sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made to the accuracy thereof. Watts Realty Co., Inc. Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $750

    Unit 1557 B Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen

    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Ceramic Tile
    • Community Laundry Center
    • Energy Efficient Windows
    • Hard Floor Surfaces
    • None
    • Private HOH Half-Bath
    • Range Hood Vent
    • Tub/Shower Combo

    Unit 1557 B Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $750

    Deposit

    • $750 deposit

    Unit Description

    Located right off Interstate 20/59, just a few blocks from 5 Points West Ensley, this standard 2-bedroom apartment is convenient to pretty much everywhere. The primary bedroom has access to a private half-bath. Central Heat & Air. Community Laundry center. Total electric. Hard floor surfaces throughout for easy cleanup. Units may vary in style. Rent Special: One-month free (*Still requires 1st month rent and deposit at lease signing). Tenant Responsible for setting up and maintaining electric utility. Monthly water costs based on # of occupants. No Smoking Allowed. No Pets Allowed. Please note that only service dogs as defined by the Americans with Disability Act (Title III) are permitted. Pets of any other type including dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and will not be accommodated. Subject to prior sale or lease, change in price, or withdrawal from market without notice. Rental availability may change hourly, and there is no guarantee that rental availability listed will be the same when you contact our office. The information contained herein form sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made to the accuracy thereof. Watts Realty Co., Inc. Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $750

    Unit 1561 B Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen

    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Ceramic Tile
    • Community Laundry Center
    • Energy Efficient Windows
    • Hard Floor Surfaces
    • None
    • Private HOH Half-Bath
    • Range Hood Vent
    • Tub/Shower Combo

    Unit 1561 B Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $750

    Deposit

    • $750 deposit

    Unit Description

    Located right off Interstate 20/59, just a few blocks from 5 Points West Ensley, this standard 2-bedroom apartment is convenient to pretty much everywhere. The primary bedroom has access to a private half-bath. Central Heat & Air. Community Laundry center. Total electric. Hard floor surfaces throughout for easy cleanup. Units may vary in style. Rent Special: One-month free (*Still requires 1st month rent and deposit at lease signing). Tenant Responsible for setting up and maintaining electric utility. Monthly water costs based on # of occupants. No Smoking Allowed. No Pets Allowed. Please note that only service dogs as defined by the Americans with Disability Act (Title III) are permitted. Pets of any other type including dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and will not be accommodated. Subject to prior sale or lease, change in price, or withdrawal from market without notice. Rental availability may change hourly, and there is no guarantee that rental availability listed will be the same when you contact our office. The information contained herein form sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made to the accuracy thereof. Watts Realty Co., Inc. Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $750
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 58 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1972

Features and Amenities

Interior Features

  • Tub/Shower
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Office
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1561 Pike Rd, Birmingham, AL 35218

Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Blue Apartments

Where is Fountain Blue Apartments located?

Fountain Blue Apartments is located at 1561 Pike Rd near the Ensley Highlands area of Birmingham, AL

What is the current rent range at Fountain Blue Apartments?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Fountain Blue Apartments currently range from $675 to $750

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Great Value3.8

    The Fountain Blue Apartments Apartments are 7.3% cheaper than the average apartment in the Ensley Highlands area, and 53.25% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Ensley Highlands Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$675$760-$85-11.2%
    2 Bedroom$750$776-$26-3.4%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Birmingham

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$675$1,399-$724-51.8%
    2 Bedroom$750$1,657-$907-54.7%

    Methodology: On 10/24/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 127 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Fountain Blue Apartments (Ensley Highlands), and 1331 other apartment communities in Birmingham using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 10/24/2025

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Nearby Schools

Minor Elementary School

Birmingham City
2425 Ave SEnsley
Public School - Grades PK-5 (454 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
4/10

Bush Hills Academy

Birmingham City
900 16th Street West
Public School - Grades 6-8 (433 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away
2/10

JacksonOlin High School

Birmingham City
1300 Avenue F
Public School - Grades 8-12 (784 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away
1/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Fountain Blue Apartments.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Arlington Antebellum Home

331 Cotton Avenue
6 minute drive / 2.97 miles away

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

520 Sixteenth Street N
9 minute drive / 4.5 miles away

Birmingham Museum of Art

2000 Eighth Avenue N
10 minute drive / 4.83 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Autozone

1545 Bessemer Rd
3 minute drive / 1.04 miles away

Walgreens

668 Lomb Ave SW
5 minute drive / 2.6 miles away

Goodwill

2350 Green Springs Hwy
8 minute drive / 3.97 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Miles College

5500 Myron Massey Blvd
5 minute drive / 1.76 miles away

Birmingham Southern College

900 Arkadelphia Road
4 minute drive / 2.29 miles away

Virginia College, Birmingham - Birmingham Campus

488 Palisades Boulevard
9 minute drive / 4.62 miles away

Groceries

Piggly Wiggly

1697 Tuscaloosa Ave SW
5 minute drive / 1.86 miles away

Aldi

2891 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr
12 minute drive / 5.62 miles away

Hospitals

Princeton Baptist Medical Center

701 Princeton Avenue Southwest
5 minute drive / 2.53 miles away

The Children's Hospital Of Alabama

1600 Seventh Avenue South
10 minute drive / 4.88 miles away

Callahan Eye Hospital

1720 University Blvd, Suite 500
10 minute drive / 5.05 miles away

Military Bases

Navy/Marine Training Center

4 minute drive / 2.05 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Alabama Adventure

4599 Alabama Adventure Parkway
20 minute drive / 9.79 miles away

Fountain Blue Apartments has 1 park within 9.8 miles, including Alabama Adventure.

Restaurants and Dining

Cafe Dupont

113 20th St N
10 minute drive / 4.97 miles away

Jim 'N' Nick's Barbecue

1908 11th Ave S
11 minute drive / 5.33 miles away

Cobb Lane Restaurant

1 Cobb Ln S
11 minute drive / 5.48 miles away

Shopping Centers

Five Points West Shopping Center

2220 Bessemer Rd
2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

CrossPlex Village

Bessemer Rd & Avenue W
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

Midway Plaza

1201 Bessemer Rd
5 minute drive / 1.71 miles away

Fountain Blue Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 2.4 miles.

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Birmingham Studio Apartments $1,134$625$2,091
Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,399$620$10,000+
Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,657$580$5,893
Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,761$755$5,375
Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,052$1,350$3,928

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