Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (39 Rentals)

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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Rhodes Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Villas

2901-2905 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Highlands
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Highlands

1313 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Top of the Cliff
1 Bedroom Apartments

Top of the Cliff

3400 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Hill

3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Cliff Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Place

1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Park Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1301 S 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205

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Montcalm
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montcalm

2927 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cliffs
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Cliffs

3320 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Strata
2 Bedroom Apartments

Strata

3630 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Southcrest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southcrest

4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Lakeview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Ascent on 34th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent on 34th

1310 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Avondale Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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The Fairways
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Fairways

1237-1245 38th St SBirmingham, AL 35222

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Avondale Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Point

4416 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Fourth Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Apartments

3732 4th AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondale, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avondale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avondale area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Cliff Highlands priced from $782. The Sheraton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Patio]1BR,1BA$782
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
Altamont Cliffs1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 1308 and 1316...1BR,1BA$802
Clairmont Hill1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$807
Park Hill1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$820
Summit on 34th1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$945
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$982
The 7001 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Met on 7thThe Atlanta1BR,1BA$1,185
Rise LakeviewThe Vulcan1BR,1BA$1,214

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, AL

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $1.39 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the Two Bedroom - 1F Model at Lakeview Green starting at $1,800 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avondale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Lakeview GreenTwo Bedroom - 1F2BR,2BA$1.38
Avondale GardensBegonia2BR,2BA$1.73
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Rise LakeviewThe Vulcan1BR,1BA$1.64
Clairmont Hill1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1.5BA$1.22
Altamont Cliffs1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 1308 and 1316...1BR,1BA$1.23
Park Hill1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.29
Summit on 34th1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.52
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avondale, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #34

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Alabama including Avondale, Birmingham, and the greater Birmingham area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Avondale Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avondale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Avondale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avondale is under $1,214.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Cliff Highlands which is listed at $782, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $2,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avondale?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Avondale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Avondale?

Cheap apartments in Avondale have an average cost of $287 which is $2,038 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.

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