Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (71 Rentals)

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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

A Local Experts Guide to The Best Affordable Neighborhoods in the Birmingham, AL area for affordable living. Find your perfect Birmingham apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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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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Duke Complex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Duke Complex

5013 9th Ct NBirmingham, AL 35212
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Clairmont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont

2930 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Hill

3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Magnolia Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Creek

1908 18th Pl NBirmingham, AL 35234
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St. Anne
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Anne

2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Uptown Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Square

2300 21st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35234
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Lofts at American Life
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at American Life

2308-2316 4th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Avondale Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Strata
1 to 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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Duncan Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Duncan Flats

809 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Fourth Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Apartments

3732 4th AveBirmingham, 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 2 Beds unit found at Bon Villa Apartments priced from $795. 5th Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $868. Here are the most affordable East Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$795
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$868
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$890
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$899
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$906
Avondale Forest2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$917
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$949
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI2BR,1BA$969
Clairmont Hill2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$973
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-IStudio,1BA$989

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Birmingham area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value East Birmingham apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at The 700 starting at $1,090 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham 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.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
The 7001 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI2BR,1BA$1.24
Park PlaceWillow1BR,1BA$1.29
Clairmont Hill2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
Avondale Forest2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$1.28
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.39

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

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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!

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 $989.

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 $868, while the average apartment in East Birmingham costs $1,695.

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 25 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 $340 which is $1,355 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Birmingham.

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