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East Thomas, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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 $795. Here are the most affordable East Thomas apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$795
Magnolia CreekUnit 19092BR,1BA$799
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$899
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Thomas, AL

As of July 26, 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 $1,625 with a $1.41 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.70
The Ellys2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
Flats on 4thMoseley2BR,2BA$2.05
Theatre LoftsLumen1BR,1BA$1.84
The Marshall on 5th2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.09
Magnolia CreekUnit 19092BR,1BA$0.89
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$1.28
Pointe Arlington2/1.002BR,1BA$1.29

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Thomas

What type of rentals are currently available in East Thomas?

There are currently 134 Apartments for Rent in East Thomas, AL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $5,375. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Thomas ranging from $525 to $2,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Thomas?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Thomas ranges from $525 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,331.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Thomas?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Thomas range from $900 to $5,375, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $525 to $1,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,145 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $659.

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