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

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$750 - $795

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737 47th St N

BirminghamAL35212

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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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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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Altamont Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altamont Cliffs

1300 Altamont Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Highlands
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Highlands

1313 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Park Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1301 S 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205

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Clairmont Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Hill

3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Rhodes Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Villas

2901-2905 Rhodes Cir 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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Top of the Cliff
1 Bedroom Apartments

Top of the Cliff

3400 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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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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Strata
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Strata

3630 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Highland Cliffs
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Cliffs

3401 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Southcrest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southcrest

4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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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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La Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Vista

1240 38th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondale Glen
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Glen

4226 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Linwood Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Park

4241 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Cliff Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Manor

3314 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Underwood Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Underwood Court

2931 10th Ave 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 $716. Clairmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$716
Clairmont Apartments1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$735
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
The Cliffs1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connect, LVP]1BR,1BA$868
Top of the Cliff1x1 [Balcony]1BR,1BA$884
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
Summit on 34th1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$922
Cliff Terrace1x1 [1st Floor, Corner, Unrenovated]1BR,1BA$955
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000
Met on 7thThe Atlanta1BR,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, AL

As of January 27, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
1208 34th St S, Unit 31208 34th St S2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Avondale GardensAcacia1BR,1BA$1.58
Linridge Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.57
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.42
Top of the Cliff1x1 [2nd Floor, LVT]1BR,1BA$1.29
The Cliffs1x1 [1st Floor, W/D Connect, LVP]1BR,1BA$1.32
Summit on 34th1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.48
Clairmont Apartments1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.28

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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!

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 $1,115.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Clairmont Apartments which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $2,212.

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 24 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 $451 which is $1,761 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.

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