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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. Tower on Tenth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $784. 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$784
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$810
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09Studio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Heights, AL

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fountain Heights area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Fountain Heights apartment is the The Lakeview Model at Rise Lakeview starting at $1,839 with a $1.55 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
Rise LakeviewThe Lakeview2BR,2BA$1.55
The Richmond2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Balcony2BR,1BA$0.99
The WaitesB52BR,2BA$1.70
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$1.17
Ramsay Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.45
The Ritz2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.65
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fountain Heights, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #5

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Fountain Heights?

There are currently 202 Apartments for Rent in Fountain Heights, AL with pricing that ranges from $700 to $14,545. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fountain Heights ranging from $675 to $2,880.

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 $675 to $2,880 with an average monthly rent of $1,410.

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 $3,460, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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