
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (49 Rentals)
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5th Avenue Apartments

737 47th St N

The Sheraton

Lakeview

Cliff Terrace

Highland Riviera

The 700

Met on 7th
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4226 2nd Ave S

Lakeview Green

Crestwood Hills

Clairmont Apartments

HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS

Altamont Cliffs

Cliff Highlands

Park Hill

Clairmont Hill
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Rhodes Villas

The Avondale Apartments

Donegal Place

Stonehenge at Crestline Apartments

Top of the Cliff

Saint Anne

The Cliffs

3015 Clairmont Ave S

Montcalm
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Avondale Forest

Summit on 34th

Townview - Highland Park

Cliff Corners

Strata

Southcrest

Ascent on 34th

South Hill (Highland Park)

The Fairways
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Highland Cliffs

Spring Street Flats

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Fourth Apartments

Carol Court

La Vista

Avondale Glen
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Linwood Park

Cliff Manor

Underwood Court

5400 Crestwood Blvd
Avondale, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Avondale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Studio Apartments | $1,132 | $713 | $1,751 |
| Avondale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $791 | $10,000+ |
| Avondale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $795 | $2,709 |
| Avondale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $1,750 | $5,421 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Avondale Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 $713. Clairmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $744. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Place | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $713 |
| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $744 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - W/D | 1BR,1BA | $791 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
| The Avondale Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI | 2BR,1BA | $821 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [Balcony] | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connect, LVP] | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Summit on 34th | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, AL
As of February 02, 2026 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 1208 34th St S Model at 1208 34th St S, Unit 3 starting at $1,350 with a $1.45 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| 1208 34th St S, Unit 3 | 1208 34th St S | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| South Hill (Highland Park) | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, LVT] | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Avondale Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connect, LVP] | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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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 $922.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?
The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Clairmont Apartments which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $2,218.
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 19 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 $496 which is $1,722 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.
Expert Rental Resources
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