Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairview Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (55 Rentals)

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property at 3118 Avenue Q

$925

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$925
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3118 Avenue Q

BirminghamAL35208
property at 208 15th Ave SW

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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208 15th Ave SW

BirminghamAL35211

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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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914 14th St SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

914 14th St SW

914 14th St 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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University Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Crossings

261 3rd Ave SW unit 100Birmingham, AL 35211
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Westbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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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 914 14th St SW priced from $600. Pointe Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Fairview apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
914 14th St SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1BA$800
Park Terrace Apartments1/1.001BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairview, AL

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairview area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2x1.5 Model at Fountain Blue in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Fairview apartment is the 2/1.00 Model at Pointe Arlington starting at $800 with a $1.29 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.
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.98
Pointe Arlington2/1.002BR,1BA$1.29
Park Terrace Apartments1/1.001BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairview Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairview Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairview Apartment is $600 at 914 14th St SW.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairview Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairview is starting from $800 at Pointe Arlington.

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