Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (26 Rentals)

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property at 2813 31st Ave N

$925

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$925

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2813 31st Ave N

BirminghamAL35207

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property at 2936 42nd Ave N

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2936 42nd Ave N

BirminghamAL35207
property at 2801 33rd St N

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2801 33rd St N, Unit 2803

2801 33rd St N
BirminghamAL35207
property at 4236 39th Ave N

$1,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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4236 39th Ave N

BirminghamAL35217
property at 2024 29th St N

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2024 29th St N

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 Bon Villa Apartments priced from $795. Magnolia Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. 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
Magnolia CreekUnit 19092BR,1BA$799
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$890
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$899
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI2BR,1BA$987
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-JStudio,1BA$989
Park PlaceWillow1BR,1BA$990
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,007
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,052
The EllisonPurbeckStudio,1BA$1,064

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Birmingham area is the $1.27 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value East Birmingham apartment is the Unit 1909 Model at Magnolia Creek starting at $799 with a $0.89 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$1.27
Magnolia CreekUnit 19092BR,1BA$0.89
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI2BR,1BA$1.26
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.46
Linwood Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.54
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.54
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.49
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$1.28

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #13

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in East Birmingham?

There are currently 168 Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $14,545. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Birmingham ranging from $750 to $5,000.

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 $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,519.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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

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Written by: Robin Stewart

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.