Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ensley Highlands Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $775 (44 Rentals)

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property at 3118 Avenue Q
$925

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3118 Avenue Q

BirminghamAL35208

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$950

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Base Rent$950
Total Monthly Price$950
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522 Oak Pl

FairfieldAL35064

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Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ensley Highlands Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the Ensley Highlands area of Birmingham, AL is a 3 Beds home found at 5112 Avenue K priced from $897. 1216 Woodland Ave SW has the second lowest priced home, which is a 3 Beds rental home currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Ensley Highlands homes for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5112 Avenue K5112 Avenue K3BR, 1BA$897
1216 Woodland Ave SW1216 Woodland Ave SW3BR, 1BA$925
616 26th St SW616 26th St SW3BR, 1BA$995
1333 16th Pl SW1333 16th Pl SW3BR, 1BA$995
1243 Pineview Rd1243 Pineview Rd3BR, 1BA$1,029
1512 Ave J1512 Ave J3BR, 1BA$1,100
716 61st St716 61st St3BR, 2BA$1,197

Best Value Homes for Rent in Ensley Highlands, AL

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Ensley Highlands area is the $0.65 price per square foot 2125 48th Street Ensley Model at 2125 48th Street Ensley in the West End neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Ensley Highlands rental home is the 716 61st St Model at 716 61st St in the Five Points West neighborhood starting at $1,197 with a $0.62 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ensley Highlands homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2125 48th Street Ensley2125 48th Street Ensley4BR, 2BA$0.65
716 61st St716 61st St3BR, 2.5BA$0.62
1333 16th Pl SW1333 16th Pl SW3BR, 1BA$0.57
2701 Avenue J2701 Avenue J3BR, 2BA$0.87
1512 Ave J1512 Ave J3BR, 1BA$0.71
616 26th St SW616 26th St SW3BR, 1BA$0.69
1243 Pineview Rd1243 Pineview Rd3BR, 1BA$0.79
522 Oak Pl522 Oak Pl3BR, 1BA$0.83
3118 Avenue Q3118 Avenue Q3BR, 1BA$0.86
1216 Woodland Ave SW1216 Woodland Ave SW3BR, 1BA$0.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ensley Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Ensley Highlands?

There are currently 105 Apartments for Rent in Ensley Highlands, AL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $1,165. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ensley Highlands ranging from $775 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 $775 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,149.

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