
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountain Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (43 Rentals)
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1000 4th Ave W

2032 Stouts Rd

University Place

The Pointe Arlington
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1512 11th Ave N

Lofts at American Life

The LaSalle

Market Lofts on Third

2608 20th Ave N

Rebecca Manor

Tower on Tenth

Park Place

Thomas Jefferson Towers

Terrace Court
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The Dagny

Lakeview Green

921 4th Ave W
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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 |
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Fountain Heights Studio Apartments | $1,423 | $745 | $2,889 |
Fountain Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $800 | $4,565 |
Fountain Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $695 | $5,893 |
Fountain Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,660 | $975 | $5,250 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fountain Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Fountain Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fountain Heights area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at The Dulion priced from $745. Ramsay Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $777. Here are the most affordable Fountain Heights apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Dulion | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $745 |
Ramsay Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $777 |
University Place | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
The Pointe Arlington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
The Fitzgerald in Five Points | 5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $804 |
Bankhead Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $811 |
Lofts at American Life | 0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
The Richmond | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, A | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
Rebecca Manor | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Heights, AL
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fountain Heights area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment Model at The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,865. The second greatest value Fountain Heights apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,599 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fountain Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included! | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Fix Play Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
Phares | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
The Fitzgerald in Five Points | 5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Mill House | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Ramsay Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.16 |
The Richmond | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, A | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFountain Heights, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Fountain Heights, Birmingham, and the greater Birmingham area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Fountain Heights Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $890.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fountain Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Fountain Heights is The Pointe Arlington which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Fountain Heights costs $2,426.
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 41 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 $233 which is $2,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fountain Heights.
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