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Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ensley Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ensley Highlands area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek priced from $675. Fountain Blue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Ensley Highlands apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Fountain Blue Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ensley Highlands, AL

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ensley Highlands area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Vines at Hillside in the in the Five Points West neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Ensley Highlands apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek starting at $675 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ensley Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96
Fountain Blue Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #95

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ensley Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Ensley Highlands?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in Ensley Highlands, AL with pricing that ranges from $625 to $1,800. There are also 178 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ensley Highlands ranging from $550 to $2,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ensley Highlands?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ensley Highlands ranges from $550 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,092.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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