
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park-South Avondale Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Forest Park-South Avondale area of Birmingham.


5th Avenue Apartment

3350 Altamont Rd S, Unit E6

1227 29th St S

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Highland Cliffs

The 700

Highland Riviera

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Cliff Terrace

Axel Row Apartments

1208 34th St S, Unit 3
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The Station at Crestline Heights

Crestwood Hills

Montrose and Montclair

Celeste Manor

Highland House

Avondale

Cliff Highlands

Cliff Place

813 46th St S

Altamont Cliffs
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Cavalier

The Cliffs

Top of the Cliff

Fourth

Park Hill Apartments

Stonehenge at Crestline Apartments

Montcalm Apartments

Avondale Forest

Carlisle Terrace

33rd Street Apartments
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Strata

Cliff Corners

Southcrest

Highland Club Apartments

Summit on 34th

Nova Highland Park Apartment Homes

Redmont Square

Clairmont Hill

Chateau Avalon

Redwood Manor
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Ascent on 34th

The Apollo

Greenview Apartments - Forest Park

Avondwell

The Fairways Apartments

Avondale Point

Skyline

Elmhardt Apartments

La Vista

Spring Street Flats
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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 | $835 | $810 | $860 |
| Forest Park-South Avondale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $824 | $2,995 |
| Forest Park-South Avondale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $1,249 | $8,165 |
| Forest Park-South Avondale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $1,925 | $4,937 |
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There are currently 58 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 1 Bed unit found at Cliff Place Apartments priced from $797. The Sheraton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $810. 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 Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $797 |
| The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Cliff Highlands | 1x1 [Patio] | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, No View] | 1BR,1BA | $838 |
| Montrose - Montclair Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Montrose | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
| Summit on 34th | 1 BR / 1 BTH W/D | 1BR,1BA | $961 |
| Clairmont Hill | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $966 |
| Redwood Manor | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Updated | 2BR,1BA | $981 |
| Highland Cliffs | 1x1 [Renovated, 2nd Floor, Corner, W/D] | 1BR,1BA | $1,087 |
| Linwood Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,168 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park-South Avondale, AL
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Park-South Avondale area is the $1.28 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,020. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| 1208 34th St S, Unit 3 | 1208 34th St S | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Redwood Manor | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Clairmont Hill | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Linwood Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Highland Cliffs | 1x1 [Renovated, 1st Floor, W/D] | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Montrose and Montclair | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Montrose | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Cliff Highlands | 1x1 [Patio] | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Summit on 34th | 1 BR / 1 BTH W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Cliff Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Park-South Avondale, Birmingham, AL
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Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Park-South Avondale Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park-South Avondale?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Park-South Avondale is Cliff Place which is listed at $797, 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 $591 which is $2,104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park-South Avondale.
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