
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fountain Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $900 (10 Rentals)


1515 36th Pl N

413 Fulton Ave SW

324 15th Ave W

2212 20th St N
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2356 22nd St Ensley

353 16th Ave N

644 Alabama Ave SW

1216 4th Pl N

1153 2nd St N
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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 | $1,191 | $735 | $2,208 |
| Fountain Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Fountain Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $595 | $8,154 |
Fountain Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,697 | $900 | $4,560 |
| Fountain Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $799 | $3,513 |
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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 $900, 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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