Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountain Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (67 Rentals)

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University Place
$899 - $2,315
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$899 - $2,315
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University Place

951 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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55 Hanover Cir

BirminghamAL35205

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Birmingham Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Uptown Stadium
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Stadium

1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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The Pointe North
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pointe North

2012 30th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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The View on Cotton
Studio Apartments

The View on Cotton

160 Cotton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Park Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Manor

1301 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Stratford
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford

1000-1010 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Highland Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Towers

2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Magnolia Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Creek

1908 18th Pl NBirmingham, AL 35234
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Oakmont Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakmont Apartments

2305 Arlington CresBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Richmond
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Richmond

2030 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Fountain Heights, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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. Bon Villa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Fountain Heights apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$795
Oakmont ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$832
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$890
Ramsay ApartmentsStudio Apartment, CornerStudio,1BA$893
University PlaceSmall StudioStudio,1BA$899
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$899
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$906
The Ritz1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Corner1BR,1BA$925
Mill House2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$973

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Heights, AL

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountain Heights area is the $1.34 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Park Place in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Fountain Heights apartment is the 1x1 [2nd Floor] Model at Terrace Court starting at $1,037 with a $1.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park PlaceMagnolia2BR,1BA$1.34
Terrace Court1x1 [2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.08
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$1.28
Mill House2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.40
The DulionLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Pointe Arlington2/1.002BR,1BA$1.29
Oakmont ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.39

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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.

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 $973.

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 $1,675.

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 46 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 $759 which is $916 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fountain Heights.

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