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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Thomas Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (22 Rentals)
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$700 - $9001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pointe Arlington
700 2nd St SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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$799 - $1,699Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Marshall on 3rd
302 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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1512 11th Ave N
1512 11th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35204
2608 20th Ave N
BirminghamAL35234
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1100 Cotton Ave SW
1100 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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$999 - $2,2391 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Thomas Jefferson Towers
1623 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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1109 4th Ave W
1109 4th Ave WBirmingham, AL 35204
1912 24th St N
BirminghamAL35234
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$1,149 - $2,3991 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Ellys
1101 10th Plz SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$1,150 - $1,980Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The William
1911 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Renro Apartments
1013 Tuscaloosa Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Uptown Stadium
1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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The Pointe North
2012 30th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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The View on Cotton
160 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Monroe Avenue Apartments
1400 Monroe Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Southbrook Apartments
917 Cherry AveBirmingham, AL 35214
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Uptown Square
2300 21st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35234
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834 4th Terrace West Townhome Style
834 4th Ter WBirmingham, AL 35204
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Foundry Yards
10 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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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 | $1,653 | $1,150 | $2,208 |
| East Thomas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $700 | $3,558 |
| East Thomas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,228 | $595 | $3,595 |
| East Thomas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $900 | $3,575 |
| East Thomas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $827 | $799 | $855 |
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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. The Marshall on 3rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable East Thomas apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Marshall on 3rd | 4BR/4BA - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $799 |
| Southbrook Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $980 |
| The Ellys | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Monroe | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Thomas, AL
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Thomas area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Jemison Flats in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value East Thomas apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building starting at $2,350 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Smithfield 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jemison Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Ideal Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| The Ellys | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Denham Lofts | Two-Story Two Bedroom Loft-B7 | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Grand | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Theatre Lofts | Muse | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| The Pizitz | Unit Type 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| The William | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Parkside Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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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 $1,455.
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 27 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 $395 which is $2,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Thomas.
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