
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kingston Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $500 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Kingston area of Birmingham.


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Kingston, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kingston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $795 | $1,601 |
| Kingston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,154 | $580 | $1,925 |
| Kingston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,272 | $1,399 | $5,145 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kingston Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - W/D | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Bankhead Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,007 |
| Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1,047 |
| Avondale Point | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4420 Building | 2BR,1BA | $1,063 |
| The Avondale Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axel Row Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Linwood Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Avondale Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Avondale Point | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4420 Building | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Bankhead Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKingston, Birmingham, AL
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Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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