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The Sheraton
2909 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (29 Rentals)
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Lakeview
724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
915 40th St S
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Clairview Apartments
2933 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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Crestwood Hills
1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Clairmont Apartments
2930 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Hill
3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Highland House
3053 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Highlands
1313 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Avondale
4332 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Rhodes Villa
2901-2905 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Park Hill Apartments
1301 S 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cliffs
3320 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Top of the Cliff
3400 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Stonehenge at Crestline Apartments
751 Montclair RdBirmingham, AL 35213
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3015 Clairmont Ave S
3015 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Montcalm Apartments
2927 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Avondale Forest
4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Cliff Place
1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Summit on 34th
1325 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Townview - Highland Park
2824 Rhodes Cir SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Saint Anne
2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Strata
3630 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Cliff Corners
3300 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Southcrest
4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Altamont Cliffs
1300 Altamont Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Cliffs
3401 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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South Hill
909 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Ascent on 34th
1310 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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 | $1,134 | $810 | $1,400 |
| Avondale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $850 | $2,072 |
| Avondale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $895 | $2,375 |
| Avondale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,841 | $1,495 | $6,163 |
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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 Clairmont Apartments priced from $738. Clairmont Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $793. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $738 |
| Clairmont Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $793 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, LVT] | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Avondale Forest | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $909 |
| Cliff Place | 1x1 [W/D, LTV, 2nd Floor] | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Saint Anne | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Updated | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| Cliff Corners | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Clairview Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $958 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, AL
As of March 21, 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. |
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| The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| 1208 34th St S, Unit 3 | 1208 34th St S | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Carol Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Donegal Place | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Avondale Forest | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| South Hill | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, LVT] | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Clairmont Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Clairmont | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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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 $958.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?
The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Clairmont which is listed at $738, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $2,514.
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 $580 which is $1,934 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.
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