
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fountain Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $695 (36 Rentals)


Pointe Arlington

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Oakmont Apartments

Lakeview

Market Lofts on Third

The Dulion

Park Place

The LaSalle

Thomas Jefferson Towers
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55 Hanover Cir

Bankhead Towers

The Dagny

Carriage Court

57 Hanover Cir

Tower on Tenth

Met on 7th

2308 4th Ave N, Unit 211

2308 4th Ave N, Unit 611
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Birmingham Overlook

Uptown Stadium

Magnolia South Apartment Homes

Davis House

The Richmond

614 1st St N

Stratford

The Fitzgerald in Five Points

Park Manor
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Charleston Court

The Ritz

Rebecca Manor

The Highlands Communities

Lofts at American Life

Terrace Court

Phares

Advenir at Station 121

Foundry Yards
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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 | $1,187 | $735 | $2,208 |
Fountain Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Fountain Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $595 | $8,154 |
| Fountain Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $900 | $4,560 |
| Fountain Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $799 | $3,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fountain Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fountain Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fountain Heights is under $880.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fountain Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Fountain Heights is Pointe Arlington which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Fountain Heights costs $2,680.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fountain Heights?
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 104 regular apartments in Fountain Heights 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 Fountain Heights?
Cheap apartments in Fountain Heights have an average cost of $725 which is $1,955 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fountain Heights.
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