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The Sheraton
2909 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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3800 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Top of the Cliff
3400 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
1022 28th Pl S
BirminghamAL35205
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2964 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The 700
700 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Cliff Terrace
3477 Cliff Ter SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1205 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Met on 7th
2900 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Crestwood Hills
1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Cliff Place
1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont
2930 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland House
3053 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Avondale Apartments
4332 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Clairmont Hill
3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Altamont Cliffs
1300 Altamont Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Highlands
1313 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cliffs
3320 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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St. Anne
2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Park Hill Apartments
1301 S 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Court II Apartments
2830 10th Ct SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Stonehenge at Crestline Apartments
751 Montclair RdBirmingham, AL 35213
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Clairmont Court Apartments
3015 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Avondale Forest
4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Townview - Highland Park
2824 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Strata
3630 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Southcrest
4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Duncan Flats
809 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Corners
3300 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Summit on 34th
1325 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Fourth Apartments
3732 4th AveBirmingham, AL 35222
223 47th Pl N
BirminghamAL35212
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Ascent on 34th
1310 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
2990 Rhodes Cir S
BirminghamAL35205
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South Hill (Highland Park)
909 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Avondwell
4308 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondale Point
4416 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Highland Cliffs
3401 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Fairways
1237-1245 38th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Carol Court
2920-2924 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Linridge Apartments
827 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Spring Street Flats
4112-4120 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Underwood Court Apartments
2931 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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La Vista
1240 38th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondale Glen
4226 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Linwood Park
4241 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Montcalm
2927 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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5400 Crestwood Blvd
5400 Crestwood BlvdBirmingham, AL 35212
5757 Hanover Cir
BirminghamAL35205
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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 | $1,098 | $795 | $1,425 |
| Avondale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $831 | $2,995 |
| Avondale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $914 | $5,600 |
| Avondale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,902 | $1,850 | $4,335 |
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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 $763. The Sheraton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Cliff Place | Studio Apartment, LVP | Studio,1BA | $763 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, View] | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Donegal Place | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $914 |
| Avondale Forest | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $916 |
| Summit on 34th | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Fourth Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI | 2BR,1BA | $991 |
| Spring Street Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,106 |
| Met on 7th | The Atlanta | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, AL
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment with Washer/Dr... Model at Rhodes Villas in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,202. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Villas | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment with Washer/Dr... | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| 1208 34th St S, Unit 3 | 1208 34th St S | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Rise Lakeview | The Avondale | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| The 700 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Fourth Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Donegal Place | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Avondale Forest | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Summit on 34th | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, Corner, Balcony, LVP] | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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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 $1,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?
The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Lakeview which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $2,875.
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 14 regular apartments in Avondale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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