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property at 3909 39th Ct N

$1,000

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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,000
Total Monthly Price
$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3909 39th Ct N

BirminghamAL35217
property at 1924 Portage Ave

$1,082

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$1,070
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$12
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$1,082

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1924 Portage Ave

BirminghamAL35234

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$823
Saint Anne1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment with LVP1BR,1BA$882
The Avondale Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI2BR,1BA$885
Lofts at American Life - Downtown Birmingham, AL0/1 - Oxmoor Floor Plan - 02Studio,1BA$900
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$906
Clairview Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$944
Market Lofts on ThirdOne Bedroom - Design 31BR,1BA$950
Southcrest1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$953
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-HStudio,1BA$979

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL

As of February 22, 2026 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 Model at Fix Play Lofts 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
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Underwood Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.31
Carol Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.27
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.22
Southcrest1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.37
The Avondale Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI2BR,1BA$1.28
Saint Anne1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment with LVP1BR,1BA$1.38
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.32

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East Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in East Birmingham?

There are currently 169 Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $14,545. There are also 104 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Birmingham ranging from $750 to $2,880.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Birmingham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Birmingham ranges from $750 to $2,880 with an average monthly rent of $1,399.

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