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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountain Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (55 Rentals)
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Pointe Arlington
700 2nd St SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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The Marshall on 3rd
302 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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1512 11th Ave N
1512 11th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35204
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Market Lofts on Third
2225 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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The Dulion
2030 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
2608 20th Ave N
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The LaSalle
2020 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Lakeview
724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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The Frank
201 20th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Tower on Tenth
2021 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Oakmont Apartments
2305 Arlington CresBirmingham, AL 35205
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Met on 7th
2900 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Thomas Jefferson Towers
1623 2nd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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1109 4th Ave W
1109 4th Ave WBirmingham, AL 35204
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$1,000 - $3,875Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
20 Midtown
2014 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Bankhead Towers
2300 5th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Park Place
600 24th St NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Advenir at Station 121
2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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University Place
951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Dagny
2218 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Ramsay Apartments
1761 13th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Southside Station
401 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Carriage Court
1812 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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$1,099Studio Apartments Available Mar 26
Citizen Birmingham
300 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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1912 24th St N
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The William
1911 3rd Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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$1,200 - $2,375
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Lakeview Green
2901 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Birmingham Overlook
2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Norwood Oaks Apartments
1716 36th St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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Uptown Stadium
1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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The Pointe North
2012 30th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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The View on Cotton
160 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Magnolia South Apartment Homes
1028 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Park Manor
1301 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Towers
2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Davis House
1117 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Fitzgerald in Five Points
1110 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Hermosa
1127 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Stratford
1000-1010 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Charleston Court
2155 11th Ct SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Rebecca Manor
1256 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Highlands Communities
2312 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Uptown Square
2300 21st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35234
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Lofts at American Life - Downtown Birmingham, AL
2308-2316 4th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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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 | $1,184 | $800 | $2,208 |
| Fountain Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Fountain Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $595 | $5,938 |
| Fountain Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $900 | $3,575 |
| Fountain Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $799 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 55 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 1 Bed unit found at Pointe Arlington priced from $700. The Fitzgerald in Five Points has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $788. 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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| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Fitzgerald in Five Points | 5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
| The Marshall on 3rd | 4BR/4BA - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $799 |
| Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 2 | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Stratford | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Dulion | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Oakmont Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $864 |
| The LaSalle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| University Place | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Heights, AL
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountain Heights area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Fountain Heights apartment is the 2x1 [5th Floor] Model at Terrace Court starting at $1,216 with a $0.94 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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| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Terrace Court | 2x1 [5th Floor] | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Park Place | Dogwood | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Jemison Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Oakmont Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Fitzgerald in Five Points | 5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Uptown Square | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Stratford | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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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.
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 $899.
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 $2,642.
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 162 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 $617 which is $2,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fountain Heights.
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