Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kingston Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Linwood Park
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$1,151 - $1,265
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Linwood Park

4241 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondale Glen
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Glen

4226 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Hickory Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Hill

3820 4th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Lofts at American Life
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at American Life

2308-2316 4th Ave NBirmingham, AL 35203
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Avondale Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Southcrest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southcrest

4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondwell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avondwell

4308 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Avondale Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Point

4416 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Fourth
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth

3732 4th AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Flats at Colebridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at Colebridge

851 Bell AveTarrant, AL 35217
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Kingston, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kingston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kingston area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at 5th Avenue Apartments priced from $845. Bankhead Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,007. Here are the most affordable Kingston apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - W/D1BR,1BA$845
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,007
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1,047
Avondale Point2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4420 Building2BR,1BA$1,063
The Avondale Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,111

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kingston, AL

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kingston area is the $1.83 price per square foot A4 Model at Axel Row Apartments in the in the Inglenook neighborhood starting from $1,420. The second greatest value Kingston apartment is the Jasmine Model at Park Place starting at $1,047 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kingston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Axel Row ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1.83
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.41
Linwood Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.59
The Avondale Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.61
Avondale Point2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4420 Building2BR,1BA$1.59
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.36
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.80

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Kingston, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #62

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kingston Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kingston?

The cheapest apartment in Kingston is 5th Avenue Apartments which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Kingston costs $3,272.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kingston?

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 2 regular apartments in Kingston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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