
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park-South Avondale Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Forest Park-South Avondale area of Birmingham.


5th Avenue Apartments

Cliff Terrace

1017 50th St S

The 700

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1017 50th St S

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Forest Park-South Avondale, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Park-South Avondale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park-South Avondale Studio Apartments | $982 | $810 | $1,772 | 
| Forest Park-South Avondale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $824 | $2,316 | 
| Forest Park-South Avondale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $1,043 | $2,989 | 
| Forest Park-South Avondale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $1,750 | $3,175 | 
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Forest Park-South Avondale Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 $751. HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Forest Park-South Avondale apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Place | Studio Apartment, LVP | Studio,1BA | $751 | 
| HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 | 
| Altamont Cliffs | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 1308 and 1316... | 1BR,1BA | $809 | 
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [1st Floor, No View] | 1BR,1BA | $818 | 
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $824 | 
| The Sheraton | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 | 
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [Updated, 1st Floor, W/D Connects] | 1BR,1BA | $888 | 
| Carlisle Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Courtyard Facing | 1BR,1BA | $912 | 
| 33rd Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $939 | 
| Highland Club | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Type B | 1BR,1BA | $944 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park-South Avondale, AL
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park-South Avondale area is the $1.29 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,090. The second greatest value Forest Park-South Avondale apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Flat, Classic Model at Hillside Manor starting at $987 with a $1.25 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| The 700 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 | 
| Hillside Manor | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Flat, Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 | 
| Fourth Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 | 
| Spring Street Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 | 
| 33rd Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 | 
| The Cliffs | 1x1 [Updated, 1st Floor, W/D Connects] | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 | 
| Altamont Cliffs | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 1308 and 1316... | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 | 
| Highland Club | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 | 
| Carlisle Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Courtyard Facing | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 | 
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 | 
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Park-South Avondale, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #43
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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 $944.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park-South Avondale?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Park-South Avondale is HIGHLAND HOUSE FLATS which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Forest Park-South Avondale costs $2,017.
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 9 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 $483 which is $1,534 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park-South Avondale.
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