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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (44 Rentals)
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737 47th St N
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1512 11th Ave N
1512 11th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35204
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$800 - $1,500
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$568 - $1,268
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$232
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$800 - $1,500
Market Lofts on Third
2225 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$823 - $1,139
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$791 - $1,107
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$32
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$823 - $1,139
5th Avenue Apartments
3800 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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$885 - $976
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$843 - $934
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$42
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$885 - $976
The Avondale Apartments
4332 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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$889 - $1,7121 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park Place
600 24th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
2608 20th Ave N
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$950 - $1,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lakeview
724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$979 - $1,619
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$679 - $1,319
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$300
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$979 - $1,619
The Frank
201 20th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$999 - $2,239
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$994 - $2,234
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$5
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$999 - $2,239
Thomas Jefferson Towers
1623 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$1,007 - $1,2001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bankhead Towers
2300 5th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$1,053 - $3,913
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$853 - $3,713
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$200
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$1,053 - $3,913
20 Midtown
2014 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,087 - $14,545
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$1,070 - $14,528
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$17
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$1,087 - $14,545
The Dagny
2218 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$1,090 - $2,2001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The 700
700 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
1912 24th St N
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$1,115 - $2,960
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$1,040 - $2,885
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$75
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$1,115 - $2,960
Met on 7th
2900 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,134 - $2,399
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$1,063 - $2,328
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$71
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$1,134 - $2,399
Advenir at Station 121
2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,150 - $1,980
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$1,100 - $1,930
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$50
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$1,150 - $1,980
The William
1911 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$1,180 - $1,283
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$1,148 - $1,251
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$32
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$1,180 - $1,283
Linridge Apartments
827 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$1,200 - $1,825
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$1,125 - $1,750
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$75
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$1,200 - $1,825
Lakeview Green
2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Birmingham Overlook
2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Norwood Oaks Apartments
1716 36th St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Uptown Stadium
1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Crestwood Hills
1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Duke Complex
5013 9th Ct NBirmingham, AL 35212
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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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1 Bedroom Apartments
Saint Anne
2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Studio Apartments
3015 Clairmont Ave S
3015 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lofts at American Life - Downtown Birmingham, AL
2308-2316 4th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Avondale Forest
4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Clairview Apartments
2933 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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Strata
3630 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Southcrest
4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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South Hill (Highland Park)
909 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Avondale Point
4416 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Avondwell Apartments in Avondale
4308 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Carol Court
2920-2924 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Fourth Apartments
3732 4th AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Spring Street Flats
4112-4120 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Underwood Court
2931 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Avondale Glen
4226 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Linwood Park
4241 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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East Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,220 | $800 | $1,717 |
| East Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $823 | $10,000+ |
| East Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $695 | $8,356 |
| East Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $1,230 | $5,440 |
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Cheapest Available East Birmingham Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at 1512 11th Ave N priced from $800. 5th Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $823. Here are the most affordable East Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| The Avondale Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI | 2BR,1BA | $843 |
| Saint Anne | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment with LVP | 1BR,1BA | $882 |
| Park Place | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Lofts at American Life - Downtown Birmingham, AL | 0/1 - Oxmoor Floor Plan - 02 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Clairview Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $944 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Market Lofts on Third | One Bedroom - Design 3 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Southcrest | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $953 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Birmingham area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value East Birmingham apartment is the Standard Model at 1512 11th Ave N starting at $800 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Carol Court | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Underwood Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Clairview Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Park Place | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Southcrest | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Avondale Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including East Birmingham, Birmingham, and the greater Birmingham area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Birmingham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Birmingham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Birmingham is under $953.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in East Birmingham is 5th Avenue Apartments which is listed at $823, while the average apartment in East Birmingham costs $2,685.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Birmingham?
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 44 regular apartments in East Birmingham 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 East Birmingham?
Cheap apartments in East Birmingham have an average cost of $251 which is $2,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Birmingham.
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