
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Thomas Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (56 Rentals)
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1305 16th St N

908 9th St SW

Pointe Arlington

908 4th Ave W

1228 Fulton Ave SW

1512 11th Ave N

1911 19th Ct N

1100 Cotton Ave SW, Unit b

2608 20th Ave N
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1906 15th Ct N

Thomas Jefferson Towers

1329 4th Ave S, Unit 306

The Ellys

The William

208

Renro Apartments

Uptown Stadium

413 Fulton Ave SW

The Pointe North
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The View on Cotton

408 Tuscaloosa Ave

Monroe Avenue Apartments

2113 23rd St N

324 15th Ave W

219 12th St W

2004 18th Pl N

1940 18th Pl N

1909 18th Pl N

1994 18th Pl N
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2012 18th Pl N

2010 18th Pl N

Bon Villa Apartments

2212 20th St N

Uptown Square

109 14th Ct W

2428 21st Ave N

2356 22nd St Ensley

834 4th Terrace West Townhome Style

353 16th Ave N
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1906 15th Ct N

408 Miles Ave

2920 24th Street Ensley

Foundry Yards

827 6th Ave W

1642 Graymont Ave W

1216 4th Pl N

1153 2nd St N

1108 4th Ct W

410 8th Terrace W
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East Thomas, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Thomas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Thomas Studio Apartments | $1,600 | $1,150 | $2,336 |
| East Thomas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $715 | $3,322 |
| East Thomas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $595 | $3,250 |
| East Thomas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $900 | $4,560 |
| East Thomas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $701 | $659 | $785 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Thomas Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available East Thomas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Thomas area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Pointe Arlington priced from $700. Bon Villa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable East Thomas apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Bon Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Uptown Square | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| The Ellys | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Jemison Flats | Studio Layout | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Pizitz | Unit Type 13 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The 600 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The William | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| The Palmer | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,808 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Thomas, AL
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Thomas area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value East Thomas apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Model at The Ellys starting at $1,750 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Thomas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| The Ellys | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Flats on 4th | Moseley | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Parkside Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Theatre Lofts | Lumen | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Marshall on 5th | 2BR/2BA - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| The Marshall on 3rd | 2BR/2BA - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Bon Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Uptown Square | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Thomas Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Thomas Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Thomas Apartment is $700 at Pointe Arlington.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Thomas Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Thomas is starting from $850 at Bon Villa Apartments.
What is the most affordable East Thomas Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Thomas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The 600 and starts from $2,500.
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