Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairview Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (17 Rentals)

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Renro Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Renro Apartments

1013 Tuscaloosa Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Deer Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

304 16th Plz SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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The View on Cotton
Studio Apartments

The View on Cotton

160 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Park Estates Duplexes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Estates Duplexes

2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Fairview, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairview area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pearl at Homewood priced from $731. University Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Fairview apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pearl at Homewood1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$731
University CrossingsModel A1BR,1BA$740
Adona ApartmentsThe Elm/EvergreenStudio,1BA$775
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Beacon Pointe1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairview, AL

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairview area is the $1.20 price per square foot Stone Ridge Apartments, Homewood, AL - 3 Bedroom Model at Stone Ridge Apartments in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Fairview apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Beacon Pointe starting at $849 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stone Ridge ApartmentsStone Ridge Apartments, Homewood, AL - 3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.20
Beacon Pointe1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.13
Mountain Woods Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.20
Valley Station Apartment Homes1x1A1BR,1BA$1.29
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21
2700 at HomewoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
513 at ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
The Pearl at HomewoodRenovated 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
University Crossings2 Bed 1 Bath Small2BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairview, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #36

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Fairview Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairview Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairview?

The cheapest apartment in Fairview is The Pearl at Homewood which is listed at $731, while the average apartment in Fairview costs $1,441.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairview?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Fairview that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairview?

Cheap apartments in Fairview have an average cost of $468 which is $973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairview.

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