Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountain Heights Park Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Fountain Heights Park, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fountain Heights Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fountain Heights Park area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Charleston Court priced from $700. South Hill - Five Points has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Fountain Heights Park apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor1BR,1BA$700
South Hill - Five Points1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level1BR,1BA$750
Magnolia Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Heights Park, AL

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fountain Heights Park area is the $0.94 price per square foot Standard Model at 1512 11th Ave N in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Fountain Heights Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level Model at Sussex starting at $1,050 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fountain Heights Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Sussex2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level2BR,1BA$1.53
The Lennox2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Floor,...2BR,1BA$1.54
Magnolia Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level2BR,1BA$1.11
Bankhead Towers2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor1BR,1BA$1.08
South Hill - Five Points1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level1BR,1BA$1.25
Fox Hall1x1-A1BR,1BA$1.37
Glen Iris Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Top Level, St...1BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fountain Heights Park, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #62

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Fountain Heights Park Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fountain Heights Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fountain Heights Park?

The cheapest apartment in Fountain Heights Park is Charleston Court which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Fountain Heights Park costs $990.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fountain Heights Park?

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 5 regular apartments in Fountain Heights Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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