Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairmont Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $1,000 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Fairmont area of Birmingham.

property at 2936 42nd Ave N

$1,025

Total Monthly Price

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$1,025

Total Monthly Price
$1,025

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2936 42nd Ave N

BirminghamAL35207

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property at 2938 42nd Ave N

$1,075

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,075

Total Monthly Price
$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2938 42nd Ave N

BirminghamAL35207

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Cheapest Available Fairmont Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stoney BrookAmethyst1BR,1BA$983
Chapel Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmont, AL

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmont area is the $1.27 price per square foot 1BR/1BA Model at Chapel Creek Apartments in the in the Inglenook neighborhood starting from $1,090. The second greatest value Fairmont apartment is the Topaz Model at Stoney Brook starting at $993 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Fairmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chapel Creek Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.27
Stoney BrookTopaz1BR,1BA$1.68

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmont

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairmont?

There are currently 21 Apartments for Rent in Fairmont, AL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $1,475. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmont ranging from $1,025 to $2,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairmont?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairmont ranges from $1,025 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,662.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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