The Hillside Apartments

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1521 17th St
Birmingham, AL 35205

Student Housing

1–2 Bedrooms
440–880 Square Feet

About The Hillside Apartments

*Summer Rent Special: First Month's Rent FREE* Welcome to The Hillside Apartments in Birmingham, AL! These cozy 1 & 2-bedroom apartments offer a comfortable living space just minutes from UAB's campus, and the shops & restaurants of downtown. The units feature central heating & air for year-round comfort and a total electric setup for convenience. The kitchens come equipped with appliances for most cooking needs. The bathroom includes a tub/shower combo, and the units boasts a mix of hard surface flooring and carpet for added comfort. Enjoy the convenience of laundry day without the hassle of going outside. Off-street parking is available for residents. Don't miss out on this charming apartment at The Hillside Apartments! 12-month lease term. Tenant is responsible for setting up and maintain electric utility with Alabama Power Company. Water/Sewer is a $50 Flat Fee in addition to rent. No Pets Allowed. Service animals & emotional support animals (ESA) are not pets and are reviewed individually as reasonable accommodation requests under fair housing law. Online registrations and certificates are not accepted. Where the disability or the need for the animal is not readily apparent, documentation from your medical provider may be required. No Smoking Allowed. Visit www.wattsrealty[.]com/tenant-resouces to view our qualification requirements for residency. 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 from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made to the accuracy thereof. Watts Realty Co., Inc. Copyright 2026. All rights reserved.

The Hillside Apartments is located in the Five Points South Neighborhood and 35205 Zip code of Birmingham, AL.

Unique Features and Amenities

Carpeted Bedrooms
Hard Floor Surfaces
Kitchen Appliances
Laminate Flooring
None
Off-street Parking
Range Hood Vent
Total Electric
Tub/Shower Combo
Washer Connections

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Property Contact Info

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Office Hours

Monday	8:00 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday	8:00 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday	8:00 am–4:30 pm
Thursday	8:00 am–4:30 pm
Friday	8:00 am–4:30 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms

1 Bedroom
1 Bed / 1 Bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 440 sq ft
Available Now
Model Gallery
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Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map View Details
Available Now 12 440 $775 View Details Below
Available Now 18 440 $775 View Details Below
Model Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Refrigerator
Unique Features
Carpeted Bedrooms
Kitchen Appliances
Laminate Flooring
None
Off-street Parking
Range Hood Vent
Total Electric
Tub/Shower Combo
Unit 12 Gallery
Property Map
Unit 12 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Refrigerator
Unique Features
Carpeted Bedrooms
Kitchen Appliances
Laminate Flooring
None
Off-street Parking
Range Hood Vent
Total Electric
Tub/Shower Combo
Unit Description
*Summer Rent Special: First Month's Rent FREE* Welcome to The Hillside Apartments in Birmingham, AL! These cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartments offer a comfortable living space just minutes from UAB's campus and the shops & restaurants of downtown. The units feature central heating & air for year-round comfort and a total electric setup for convenience. The kitchen comes equipped with appliances for your cooking needs. The bathroom includes a tub/shower combo for relaxation. The apartment boasts a mix of hard surface flooring and carpet for added comfort. Enjoy the convenience of a laundry day without the hassle of going outside. Off-street parking is available for residents. Don't miss out on this charming apartment at The Hillside Apartments! 12-month lease term. Tenant is responsible for setting up and maintain electric utility with Alabama Power Company. Water/Sewer is a $50 Flat Fee in addition to rent. No Pets Allowed. Service animals & emotional support animals (ESA) are not pets and are reviewed individually as reasonable accommodation requests under fair housing law. Online registrations and certificates are not accepted. Where the disability or the need for the animal is not readily apparent, documentation from your medical provider may be required. No Smoking Allowed. Visit wattsrealty[.]com/tenant-resources to view our qualification requirements for residency. 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 from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made to the accuracy thereof. Watts Realty Co., Inc. Copyright 2026. All rights reserved.
Unit 18 Gallery
Property Map
Unit 18 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Refrigerator
Unique Features
Carpeted Bedrooms
Kitchen Appliances
Laminate Flooring
None
Off-street Parking
Range Hood Vent
Total Electric
Tub/Shower Combo
Unit Description
*Summer Rent Special: First Month's Rent FREE* Welcome to The Hillside Apartments in Birmingham, AL! These cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartments offer a comfortable living space just minutes from UAB's campus and the shops & restaurants of downtown. The units feature central heating & air for year-round comfort and a total electric setup for convenience. The kitchen comes equipped with appliances for your cooking needs. The bathroom includes a tub/shower combo for relaxation. The apartment boasts a mix of hard surface flooring and carpet for added comfort. Enjoy the convenience of a laundry day without the hassle of going outside. Off-street parking is available for residents. Don't miss out on this charming apartment at The Hillside Apartments! 12-month lease term. Tenant is responsible for setting up and maintain electric utility with Alabama Power Company. Water/Sewer is a $50 Flat Fee in addition to rent. No Pets Allowed. Service animals & emotional support animals (ESA) are not pets and are reviewed individually as reasonable accommodation requests under fair housing law. Online registrations and certificates are not accepted. Where the disability or the need for the animal is not readily apparent, documentation from your medical provider may be required. No Smoking Allowed. Visit wattsrealty[.]com/tenant-resources to view our qualification requirements for residency. 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 from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made to the accuracy thereof. Watts Realty Co., Inc. Copyright 2026. All rights reserved.
Apartment Model: 1 Bed / 1 Bath1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 440 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 12Apartment Model: 1 Bed / 1 Bath1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 440 sq ftAvailable Now
Apartment Unit: 18Apartment Model: 1 Bed / 1 Bath1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 440 sq ftAvailable Now
2 Bedrooms
2 Bed / 1 Bath
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 880 sq ft

Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
Unavailable 2 Bed / 1 Bath 880 sq ft

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map	View Details
Available Now	12	440	$775		View Details Below
Available Now	18	440	$775		View Details Below

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	2 Bed / 1 Bath	880 sq ft

Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

24 Units
3 Stories
Built in 1977

Lease Terms

12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application: Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$60.00

Other Fees and Policies

Storage Fees

Storage Unit: Storage DepositiCharged per rentable item.$0.00; Storage RentiCharged per rentable item.$0.00/mo

Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lot

1 Max

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

Carpeted Bedrooms
Hard Floor Surfaces
Kitchen Appliances
Laminate Flooring
None
Off-street Parking
Range Hood Vent
Total Electric
Tub/Shower Combo
Washer Connections

Getting Around

70 / 100 Moderately walkable
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
30 / 100 Limited public transit
Transit is available for some trips
50 / 100 Fairly bikeable
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation
70 / 100 Moderately car friendly
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

80 / 100 Restaurants
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes
70 / 100 Cafes
Variety of cafés within a few minutes
80 / 100 Nightlife
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes
80 / 100 Shopping
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes
60 / 100 Parks
Large amount of park space nearby
90 / 100 Noise Level
Virtually no sources of noise nearby

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Nearby Schools

Glen Iris Elementary School

Birmingham City School District

1115 11th Street South

Public School - Grades PK-5 (790 Students)

In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Parker High School

Birmingham City School District

400 Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Boulevard

Public School - Grades 9-12 (916 Students)

In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away

School data provided by GreatSchools.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Hillside Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Goodwill

2350 Green Springs Hwy

5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away

Walgreens

3020 Clairmont Ave S

5 minute drive / 1.78 miles away

Walmart

312 Palisades Blvd

5 minute drive / 1.97 miles away

Groceries

Piggly Wiggly

1697 Tuscaloosa Ave SW

7 minute drive / 3.55 miles away

Publix

3141 Overton Rd

9 minute drive / 4.22 miles away

Military Bases

Navy/Marine Training Center

8 minute drive / 3.75 miles away

Restaurants and Dining

Cobb Lane Restaurant

1 Cobb Ln S

1 minute drive / 0.59 miles away

Jim 'N' Nick's Barbecue

1908 11th Ave S

2 minute drive / 0.72 miles away

Cafe Dupont

113 20th St N

5 minute drive / 1.74 miles away

The Hillside Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Birmingham Studio Apartments	$1,200	$606	$2,402
Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,401	$530	$10,000+
Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments	$1,604	$495	$4,524
Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments	$1,838	$665	$4,221
Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments	$1,974	$785	$3,383