
Apartments for Rent in the Fountain Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL (294 Rentals)


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Lakeview Green

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Cortland Vesta

20 Midtown

The James on Highland

The Fitzroy

1603 18th Pl N

The Marshall on 3rd

The Frank

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Denham Lofts

Met on 7th

Thomas Jefferson Towers

Reserve on 3rd

The Ellison

Iron City Lofts

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University Place

The Palmer

Market Lofts on Third

Citizen Birmingham
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Park Place

The Dagny

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The Marshall on 5th

Goodall-Brown Lofts

Fix Play Lofts

Carriage Court

Southside Station

The Dulion

Armour & Co.

The Waites
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Lakeview

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Ideal Building

The LaSalle

Pointe Arlington

The William

1512 11th Ave N

Bankhead Towers

Ramsay Apartments

2021 10th Ave S, Unit 701
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2015 1st Ave N, Unit Founder’s Station 2D

2020 5th Ave S, Unit Bristol 436

55 Hanover Cir

57 Hanover Cir, Unit 124

425 20th St S, Unit 207

425 20th St S, Unit 200

425 20th St S, Unit 201

425 20th St S, Unit 211

2021 10th Ave S, Unit 1219

2021 10th Ave S, Unit 602
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Fountain Heights, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fountain Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Heights Studio Apartments | $1,249 | $800 | $2,336 |
| Fountain Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Fountain Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $595 | $3,640 |
| Fountain Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $850 | $4,560 |
| Fountain Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $785 | $3,384 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Fountain Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,443 | $735 | $3,995 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,403 | $1,050 | $2,600 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $1,865 | $1,300 | $3,800 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Alabama, including Birmingham. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a family with children? Amongst all of the communities in Birmingham, Fountain Heights has a reputation as one of the A-list communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, trails and recreation, and access to highly-rated education and schools.
Outdoors Rating
We think living with nice outdoor spaces is something that is important for them. This residential area ranks as providing favorable access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
Fountain Heights has now become known as amongst the finest upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, concierge services, park access, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
This neighborhood ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Heights
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Fountain Heights area of Birmingham, AL?
As of today, August 26, 2026, there are currently 294 available Fountain Heights apartments priced from $595 to $14,545, with an average monthly rent of $1,770.
How much are Studio apartments in Fountain Heights?
There are currently 50 Studio Apartments in Fountain Heights with rent ranges from $800 to $2,336 with an average price of $1,249.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Fountain Heights Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Fountain Heights ranges from $695 to $14,545 with an average monthly rent of $1,671.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Fountain Heights cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Fountain Heights range from $595 to $3,640. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,052.
How expensive are Fountain Heights Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 29 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Fountain Heights on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $850 to $4,560 - averaging $2,443 for the location.
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