Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fountain Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (28 Rentals)

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property at 2813 31st Ave N

$925

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$925

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$925

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

2813 31st Ave N

BirminghamAL35207

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property at 55 Hanover Cir

$1,000 - $1,100

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$1,000 - $1,100

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$1,000 - $1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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55 Hanover Cir

BirminghamAL35205
property at 2801 33rd St N

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2801 33rd St N, Unit 2803

2801 33rd St N
BirminghamAL35207

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property at 2024 29th St N

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

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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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

57 Hanover Cir, Unit 220

57 Hanover Cir
BirminghamAL35205

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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. Stratford has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $754. Here are the most affordable Fountain Heights apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Second Level1BR,1BA$754
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$795
Magnolia CreekUnit 19092BR,1BA$799
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$806
The Richmond1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, B1BR,1BA$834
Oakmont ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$845
Ramsay Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$873
The LaSalleStudioStudio,1BA$880
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Heights, AL

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountain Heights area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2x1 [2nd Floor] Model at Terrace Court in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Fountain Heights apartment is the Magnolia Model at Park Place starting at $1,272 with a $1.28 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.
Terrace Court2x1 [2nd Floor]2BR,1BA$0.93
Park PlaceMagnolia2BR,1BA$1.28
The Marshall on 5th2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.08
Magnolia CreekUnit 19092BR,1BA$0.89
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Bon Villa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
Uptown Square2/12BR,1BA$1.28
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor1BR,1BA$1.30
Pointe Arlington2/1.002BR,1BA$1.29
Stratford1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.31

Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Fountain Heights?

There are currently 198 Apartments for Rent in Fountain Heights, AL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $14,545. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fountain Heights ranging from $525 to $5,000.

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 $525 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,386.

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 $875 to $4,457, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $525 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,245 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $659.

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