Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (40 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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Cliff Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Place

1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Apartments

2930 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Hill

3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Park Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1301 S 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS

3053 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Highlands
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Highlands

1313 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205

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The Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cliffs

3320 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Donegal Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Donegal Place

2964 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Cliffs
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Cliffs

3401 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Saint Anne
1 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Anne

2925 Clairmont Ave 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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Montcalm
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montcalm

2927 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Avondale Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Summit on 34th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit on 34th

1325 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Altamont Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altamont Cliffs

1300 Altamont Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Strata
1 to 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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Cliff Corners
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Corners

3300 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205

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Ascent on 34th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent on 34th

1310 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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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Carol Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carol Court

2920-2924 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Manor

3314 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205

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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 Studio unit found at Cliff Place priced from $730. Park Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $784. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$730
Park Hill1x1 [Basement, Patio]1BR,1BA$784
HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
Top of the Cliff1x1 [2nd Floor, LVT]1BR,1BA$903
Avondale Forest2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$908
Altamont Cliffs2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, City Views2BR,1BA$940
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$976
Cliff Terrace1x1 [1st Floor, Corner, Unrenovated]1BR,1BA$977

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, AL

As of December 12, 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 2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom Townhouse, Top Level Model at Rhodes Villas starting at $1,111 with a $0.86 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
Rhodes Villas2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom Townhouse, Top Level2BR,2.5BA$0.86
5th Avenue Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.18
Altamont Cliffs2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, City Views2BR,1BA$1.15
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.38
Avondale Forest2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.21
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.38
Top of the Cliff1x1 [2nd Floor, LVT]1BR,1BA$1.29
Park Hill1x1 [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
Pet Friendly

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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 $977.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Park Hill which is listed at $784, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $2,037.

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 17 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 $469 which is $1,568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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