
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Thomas Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $715 (6 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Thomas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Thomas Studio Apartments | $1,574 | $1,150 | $2,208 |
East Thomas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $715 | $3,892 |
| East Thomas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $595 | $3,595 |
| East Thomas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $900 | $3,575 |
| East Thomas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $827 | $799 | $855 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Thomas Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Thomas?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Thomas is under $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Thomas?
The cheapest apartment in East Thomas is Pointe Arlington which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Thomas costs $2,755.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Thomas?
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 17 regular apartments in East Thomas 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 Thomas?
Cheap apartments in East Thomas have an average cost of $436 which is $2,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Thomas.
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