Cheap Homes for Rent in East Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (54 Rentals)

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property at 2813 31st Ave N

2813 31st Ave N

BirminghamAL35207
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2824 25th St N

2824 25th St N

BirminghamAL35207

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 $700. 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$700
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Clairmont Hill1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$821
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$832
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 1Studio,1BA$855
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$899
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$982
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,007
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,037
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-FStudio,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Birmingham area is the $1.48 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value East Birmingham apartment is the Standard Model at 1512 11th Ave N starting at $800 with a $0.94 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 Kessler Lofts - Parking Included!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.48
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The 7001 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$0.88
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$1.17
Linwood Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.53
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.45
Clairmont Hill1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1.5BA$1.24
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in East Birmingham?

There are currently 166 Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL with pricing that ranges from $695 to $14,545. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Birmingham ranging from $725 to $4,500.

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 $725 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,468.

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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