Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (38 Rentals)

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Birmingham Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
Senior Living
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Uptown Stadium
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Stadium

1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Clairmont Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Hill

3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondale Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Strata
2 Bedroom Apartments

Strata

3630 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Southcrest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southcrest

4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Lakeview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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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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Linwood Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Park

4241 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondale Glen
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Glen

4226 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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East Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Duke Complex priced from $735. 1512 11th Ave N has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable East Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$735
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$830
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Five Points Floor Plan - 04Studio,1BA$875
Avondale Forest2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$896
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$899
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 3Studio,1BA$919
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$982
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Zeppelin1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Birmingham 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 East Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment Model at The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! starting at $1,799 with a $1.29 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included!2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.29
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
500 47th St S, Unit Apt.500 47th St S1BR,1BA$1.19
Duke Complex2x12BR,1BA$1.06
Park PlaceWillow1BR,1BA$1.19
Avondale Forest2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.20
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the East Birmingham Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Birmingham?

The cheapest apartment in East Birmingham is Duke Complex which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in East Birmingham costs $2,875.

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 16 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 $102 which is $2,773 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Birmingham.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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