
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairview Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (17 Rentals)
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1006 4th Ave W

University Crossings

Adona Apartments
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1000 4th Ave W

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513 at Valley

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The Pearl at Homewood
Fairview, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairview?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairview Studio Apartments | $901 | $775 | $1,036 |
Fairview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $999 | $675 | $1,975 |
Fairview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $725 | $2,770 |
Fairview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $965 | $1,630 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairview Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Pearl at Homewood | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $731 |
University Crossings | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Adona Apartments | The Elm/Evergreen | Studio,1BA | $775 |
The Pointe Arlington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Beacon Pointe | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stone Ridge Apartments | Stone Ridge Apartments, Homewood, AL - 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.20 |
Beacon Pointe | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Mountain Woods Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Valley Station Apartment Homes | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Park Estates Duplexes | 1 bedroom x 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
2700 at Homewood | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
513 at Valley | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
The Pearl at Homewood | Renovated 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Pointe Arlington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
University Crossings | 2 Bed 1 Bath Small | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairview, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #36
Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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