
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (48 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Avondale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Avondale Studio Apartments | $1,230 | $785 | $1,972 |
Avondale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $812 | $2,603 |
Avondale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $1,054 | $4,829 |
Avondale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $1,900 | $5,232 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Avondale Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Avondale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avondale area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Cliff Highlands priced from $787. Rhodes Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $802. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cliff Highlands | 1x1 [Patio] | 1BR,1BA | $787 |
Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $802 |
Clairmont Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, No View] | 1BR,1BA | $822 |
Donegal Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Highland Cliffs | 1x1 [Unrenovated, 2nd Floor] | 1BR,1BA | $862 |
The Avondale Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH LI | 2BR,1BA | $877 |
Saint Anne | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $891 |
Cliff Place | 1x1 [W/D, LTV, 2nd Floor] | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, AL
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level Model at Montcalm in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,159. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the 500 47th St S Model at 500 47th St S, Unit Apt. starting at $950 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avondale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Montcalm | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
500 47th St S, Unit Apt. | 500 47th St S | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Carol Court | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Lakeview | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
South Hill (Highland Park) | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
The Avondale Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH LI | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Clairmont Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Saint Anne | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Cliff Highlands | 1x1 [Patio] | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAvondale, Birmingham, AL
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Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Avondale Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avondale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Avondale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avondale is under $898.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?
The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Cliff Highlands which is listed at $787, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avondale?
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 4 regular apartments in Avondale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Avondale?
Cheap apartments in Avondale have an average cost of $263 which is $2,237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.
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