Cheap Homes for Rent in East Thomas Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (29 Rentals)

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BirminghamAL35234

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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. Southbrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable East Thomas apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Southbrook Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$725
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$899
Lumen in BirminghamS11BR,1BA$1,099
Flats on 4thSutton StudioStudio,1BA$1,206
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,349
The Ellys1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,379
The 600A2F1BR,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Thomas, AL

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Thomas area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value East Thomas apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Jemison Flats starting at $1,499 with a $1.63 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.81
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.48
Southbrook Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Alight Birmingham2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.77
The Ellys1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Grand2BR,1BA$1.86
2 4th Ct N, Unit A2 4th Ct N1BR,1BA$1.15
Pointe Arlington2/1.002BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Thomas, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #29

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Thomas

What type of rentals are currently available in East Thomas?

There are currently 136 Apartments for Rent in East Thomas, AL with pricing that ranges from $599 to $5,235. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Thomas ranging from $745 to $2,700.

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 $745 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,315.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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