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

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Birmingham Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
Senior Living
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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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Highland Towers
Studio Apartments

Highland Towers

2257 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Davis House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Davis House

1117 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Hermosa
Studio Apartments

Hermosa

1127 23rd St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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The Richmond
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Richmond

2030 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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Lakeview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Mill House
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mill House

1504 21st Way SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Foundry Yards
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foundry Yards

10 13th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Phares
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Phares

2310 Highland Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$745
Ramsay ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$777
University PlaceSmall StudioStudio,1BA$799
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
The Fitzgerald in Five Points5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$804
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$811
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09Studio,1BA$850
The Richmond1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, A1BR,1BA$854
Rebecca Manor1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Kessler Lofts - Parking Included!2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.33
Fix Play Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Phares1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.34
The Fitzgerald in Five Points5-9 1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.12
Mill House2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.43
Ramsay ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.16
The Richmond1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, A1BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fountain Heights, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

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

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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