1300 16th St N
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Thomas Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $365 (40 Rentals)
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906 9th St SW
BirminghamAL35211
2637 Pike Rd
BirminghamAL35208
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Pointe Arlington
700 2nd St SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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25 3rd Ave S, Unit A
25 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1858 17th Ct N
1858 17th Ct NBirmingham, AL 35234
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1100 Cotton Ave SW, Unit b
1100 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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1512 11th Ave N
1512 11th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35204
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BirminghamAL35234
1911 19th Ct N
BirminghamAL35234
600 Princeton Ave SW
BirminghamAL35211
1216 Woodland Ave SW
BirminghamAL35211
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1109 4th Ave W, Unit A and B
1109 4th Ave WBirmingham, AL 35204
1229 8th Ave W
BirminghamAL35208
1227 8th Ave W
BirminghamAL35208
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$1,049 - $1,9991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Thomas Jefferson Towers
1623 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Renro Apartments
1013 Tuscaloosa Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Uptown Stadium
1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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2 Bedroom Apartments
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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2 Bedroom Apartments
Bon Villa Apartments
2400 19th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35234
408 Tuscaloosa Ave
BirminghamAL35211
200 22nd Ave W
BirminghamAL35204
2113 23rd St N
BirminghamAL35234
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Monroe Avenue Apartments
1400 Monroe Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
310 14th St SW
BirminghamAL35211
1908 18th Pl N
BirminghamAL35234
2006 18th Pl N
BirminghamAL35234
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Magnolia Creek
1908 18th Pl NBirmingham, AL 35234
500 Tuscaloosa Ave
BirminghamAL35211
1720 Cullman Ave
BirminghamAL35208
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Uptown Square
2300 21st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35234
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1434 Magnolia Dr
BirminghamAL35214
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834 4th Terrace West Townhome Style
834 4th Ter WBirmingham, AL 35204
2920 24th Street Ensley
BirminghamAL35208
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Foundry Yards
10 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
1708 Decatur Ave
BirminghamAL35208
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Jemison Flats
1827 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
501 5th St SW
BirminghamAL35211
3101 17th St W
BirminghamAL35208
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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 | $1,574 | $1,150 | $2,336 |
| East Thomas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $715 | $3,610 |
| East Thomas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,021 | $595 | $3,640 |
| East Thomas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,394 | $900 | $3,460 |
| East Thomas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $785 | $785 | $785 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Bon Villa Apartments priced from $700. Pointe Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable East Thomas apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Magnolia Creek | Unit 2006 | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| Uptown Square | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Jemison Flats | Studio Layout | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
| The Pizitz | Unit Type 8H | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The 600 | A2F | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
| Theatre Lofts | Ballad | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Parkside Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,529 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Thomas, AL
As of September 09, 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 $2,300 with a $1.70 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 | $1.70 |
| Theatre Lofts | Opera | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Lumen in Birmingham | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $0.94 |
| Flats on 4th | Moseley | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Magnolia Creek | Unit 2006 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Uptown Square | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Parkside Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Pointe Arlington | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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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 $700 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 Pointe Arlington and starts from $900.
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.
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