Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park-South Avondale Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (69 Rentals)

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Carlisle Terrace
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$780 - $983
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Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Montrose and Montclair
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$796 - $1,078
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$796 - $1,078

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Montrose and Montclair

1226-1228 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Celeste Manor
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$831 - $1,003
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$831 - $1,003

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Celeste Manor

1229 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Top of the Cliff
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$890 - $1,091
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Top of the Cliff

3400 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Club
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$1,001 - $1,164
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$1,001 - $1,164

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Highland Club

1200 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Terrace
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$1,127 - $1,288
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Cliff Terrace

3477 Cliff Ter SBirmingham, AL 35205
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$2,175

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4813 6th Ave S

BirminghamAL35222
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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Cliff Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Place

1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland House

3053 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Clairmont Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Hill

3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Altamont Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altamont Cliffs

1300 Altamont Way SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Cliff Highlands
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Highlands

1313 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cliffs

3320 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Avondale Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Cavalier
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier

3121 Hillside AveBirmingham, AL 35205
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33rd Street Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

33rd Street Apartments

1514 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Strata
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Strata

3630 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Southcrest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southcrest

4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Redmont Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redmont Square

1300 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Cliff Corners
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Corners

3300 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Chateau Avalon
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Avalon

3003 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Summit on 34th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit on 34th

1325 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Fourth Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Apartments

3732 4th AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Redwood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Manor

1417 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Ascent on 34th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent on 34th

1310 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Apollo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Apollo

1331 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Avondwell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avondwell

4308 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondale Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Point

4416 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222

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Forest Park-South Avondale, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Park-South Avondale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Park-South Avondale area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at Cliff Place priced from $763. Carlisle Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Forest Park-South Avondale apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff PlaceStudio Apartment, LVPStudio,1BA$763
Carlisle TerraceStudio Apartment, Type A, Courtyard FacingStudio,1BA$780
The SheratonMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Patio]1BR,1BA$826
Celeste Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$831
Top of the Cliff1x1 [2nd Floor, View]1BR,1BA$890
Avondale Forest2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$916
Montrose and Montclair1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Montrose1BR,1BA$939
Redmont Square1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$962
Summit on 34th1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park-South Avondale, AL

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Park-South Avondale area is the $1.27 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Forest Park-South Avondale apartment is the 1208 34th St S Model at 1208 34th St S, Unit 3 starting at $1,350 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Park-South Avondale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 700Penthouse2BR,2.5BA$1.27
1208 34th St S, Unit 31208 34th St S2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Fourth Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH VLI2BR,1BA$1.27
Avondale Forest2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.55
Highland Club1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Type B1BR,1BA$1.54
Montrose and Montclair1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Montrose1BR,1BA$1.44
Cliff Highlands1x1 [Patio]1BR,1BA$1.32
Summit on 34th1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.59
Celeste Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37

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Forest Park-South Avondale, Birmingham, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Park-South Avondale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Park-South Avondale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Park-South Avondale is under $990.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park-South Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Park-South Avondale is Cliff Highlands which is listed at $826, while the average apartment in Forest Park-South Avondale costs $2,695.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Park-South Avondale?

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 10 regular apartments in Forest Park-South Avondale 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 Forest Park-South Avondale?

Cheap apartments in Forest Park-South Avondale have an average cost of $733 which is $1,962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park-South Avondale.

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