Cheap Homes for Rent in Fountain Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (30 Rentals)

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property at 55 Hanover Cir

$1,000 - $1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

55 Hanover Cir

BirminghamAL35205
property at 1906 15th Ct N

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1906 15th Ct N

BirminghamAL35234

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property at 2024 29th St N

$1,125

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2024 29th St N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 57 Hanover Cir

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

57 Hanover Cir, Unit 220

57 Hanover Cir
BirminghamAL35205

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property at 1578 Druid Hill Dr

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1578 Druid Hill Dr, Unit 1

1578 Druid Hill Dr
BirminghamAL35234
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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 $735. Here are the most affordable Fountain Heights apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$735
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level1BR,1BA$784
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Third Level, ...1BR,1BA$845
The Ritz1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$865
The LaSalleStudioStudio,1BA$880
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$890
University PlaceSmall StudioStudio,1BA$899
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Heights, AL

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountain Heights area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Fountain Heights apartment is the Azalea Model at Park Place starting at $1,291 with a $1.31 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.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Park PlaceAzalea2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Terrace Court1x1 [2nd Floor]1BR,1BA$1.09
The Marshall on 5th2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.09
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$1.29
Mill House2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.42
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Third Level, ...1BR,1BA$1.35
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level1BR,1BA$1.31
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Fountain Heights?

There are currently 199 Apartments for Rent in Fountain Heights, AL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $14,545. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fountain Heights ranging from $550 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fountain Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fountain Heights ranges from $550 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,348.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fountain Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fountain Heights range from $900 to $4,560, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $659.

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