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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 Studio unit found at Clairmont Apartments priced from $682. Duke Complex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable East Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clairmont ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$682
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$700
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 1Studio,1BA$855
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL

As of July 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 B2 Model at Axel Row Apartments starting at $1,899 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Inglenook 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
Axel Row ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.51
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.57
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$0.88
Park PlaceWillow1BR,1BA$1.17
Southcrest1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in East Birmingham?

There are currently 167 Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $700 to $5,235. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Birmingham ranging from $690 to $5,500.

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 $690 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,492.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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

Written by: Marie Brown

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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