
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountain Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fountain Heights area of Birmingham.


Tower on Tenth

1512 11th Ave N

The Dulion

Market Lofts on Third

The LaSalle
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Park Place

1802 14th Ct N

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Bankhead Towers

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Met on 7th

1912 24th 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 | $1,202 | $760 | $2,145 |
| Fountain Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Fountain Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,224 | $795 | $5,893 |
| Fountain Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $900 | $3,460 |
| Fountain Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $2,000 | $2,434 |
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There are currently 48 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. Tower on Tenth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable Fountain Heights apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Tower on Tenth | Five Points | Studio,1BA | $760 |
| 1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Dulion | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Lofts at American Life | 0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| The LaSalle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| Park Place | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Market Lofts on Third | One Bedroom - Design 4 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Heights, AL
As of December 09, 2025 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 The Lakeview Model at Rise Lakeview starting at $1,889 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Southside Birmingham 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Rise Lakeview | The Lakeview | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Terrace Court | 2x1 [5th Floor] | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Alight Birmingham | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $0.77 |
| Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Park Place | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Ramsay Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Ritz | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFountain Heights, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #5
Among cities in Alabama 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 $999.
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 $2,219.
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 127 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 $808 which is $1,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fountain Heights.
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