The Hillside Apartments

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The Hillside

1521 17th St
Birmingham, AL 35205

Student Housing

1–2 Bedrooms
440–880Square Feet

About The Hillside

*Fall/Winter 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. 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. No Smoking Allowed. Visit 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 2025. All rights reserved.

The Hillside 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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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms

1 Bedroom
1 Bed / 1 Bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 440 sq ft
Available Now
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Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map View Details
Available Now 10 440 $775 View Details Below
Available Now 11 440 $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 10 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 11 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
Apartment Model: 1 Bed / 1 Bath1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 440 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 10Apartment Model: 1 Bed / 1 Bath1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 440 sq ftAvailable Now
Apartment Unit: 11Apartment 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	10	440	$775		View Details Below
Available Now	11	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

Other Fees and Policies

Parking Fees

Storage DepositiMax of 1. Charged per rentable item.$0
Storage RentiMax of 1. Charged per rentable item.$0/mo

Storage Fees

Storage DepositiCharged per rentable item.$0
Storage RentiCharged per rentable item.$0/mo

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

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now

Currently Closed

By Appointment

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

Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.0

0 Renters Reviews

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Nearby Schools

Glen Iris Elementary School

Birmingham City School District

1115 11th Street South

Public School - Grades PK-5 (0 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 (0 Students)

In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.4 miles away

School data provided by GreatSchools.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Hillside.

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

Hospitals

Callahan Eye Hospital

1720 University Blvd, Suite 500

2 minute drive / 0.92 miles away

The Children's Hospital Of Alabama

1600 Seventh Avenue South

2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

University Of Alabama Hospital

619 South 19th Street

3 minute drive / 1.12 miles away

Military Bases

Navy/Marine Training Center

8 minute drive / 3.75 miles away

The Hillside has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Birmingham Studio Apartments	$1,195	$625	$2,208
Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,431	$530	$10,000+
Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments	$1,724	$565	$5,938
Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments	$1,858	$665	$6,163
Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments	$1,490	$799	$2,399