Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park-South Avondale Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (42 Rentals)

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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 Apartments

Cliff Place

1316 33rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Cliff Highlands
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Highlands

1313 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Park Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill

1301 S 33rd StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Top of the Cliff
1 Bedroom Apartments

Top of the Cliff

3400 Cliff RdBirmingham, AL 35205
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Carlisle Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carlisle Terrace

1223-1225 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35205

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The Cliffs
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Cliffs

3320 Cliff Rd SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Apollo
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Apollo

1331 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Strata
2 Bedroom Apartments

Strata

3630 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Summit on 34th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit on 34th

1325 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Southcrest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southcrest

4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Highland Club
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Club

1200 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Ascent on 34th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent on 34th

1310 34th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Avondale Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Point

4416 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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The Fairways
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Fairways

1237-1245 38th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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La Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Vista

1240 38th St SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Linwood Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Park

4241 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222

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Avondale Glen
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Glen

4226 2nd 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 $716. Montrose and Montclair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $772. Here are the most affordable Forest Park-South Avondale apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliff PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$716
Montrose and MontclairStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$772
Park Hill1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$808
Altamont Cliffs1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 1300 Building...1BR,1BA$830
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$897
The SheratonMedium 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$910
Summit on 34th1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$953
Highland Club1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Type B1BR,1BA$983
Avondale Point2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4416 Building2BR,1BA$1,011

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

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park-South Avondale area is the $1.39 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Forest Park-South Avondale apartment is the Two Bedroom - 1F Model at Lakeview Green starting at $2,050 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Titusville 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$1.39
Lakeview GreenTwo Bedroom - 1F2BR,2BA$1.57
500 47th St S, Unit Apt.500 47th St S1BR,1BA$1.19
Spring Street Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.56
Altamont Cliffs1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 1300 Building...1BR,1BA$1.27
Highland Club1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Type B1BR,1BA$1.51
Park Hill1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.27
Summit on 34th1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.53
The SheratonMedium 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Montrose and MontclairStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Park-South Avondale, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #30

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

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3.5
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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 $1,011.

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Park-South Avondale is Park Hill which is listed at $808, while the average apartment in Forest Park-South Avondale costs $1,999.

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 21 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 $371 which is $1,628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park-South Avondale.

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