
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (46 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Avondale area of Birmingham.


The Sheraton

Top of the Cliff

Altamont Cliffs

Cliff Terrace

Donegal Place

4226 2nd Ave S

Met on 7th
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4269 3rd Ave S

4277 3rd Ave S

4271 3rd Ave S

2990 Rhodes Cir S

744 46th St N

4243 4th Ave S

1017 50th St S
Avondale, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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 | $1,203 | $785 | $1,734 |
Avondale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $805 | $1,923 |
Avondale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $775 | $2,625 |
Avondale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $1,195 | $2,950 |
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There are currently 46 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 Studio unit found at The Sheraton priced from $785. Top of the Cliff has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Sheraton | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $785 |
Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, No View] | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
Altamont Cliffs | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, City View | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
The Cliffs | 1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor, Corner] | 1BR,1BA | $886 |
Cliff Place | 1x1 [W/D, LTV, 2nd Floor] | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
Clairview Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $961 |
Greenview Apartments - Forest Park | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Avondale Point | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - 4416 Building | 2BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Linridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,038 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, AL
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $1.39 price per square foot Penthouse Model at The 700 in the in the Southside Birmingham neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the Begonia Model at Avondale Gardens starting at $1,750 with a $1.73 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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The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
Avondale Gardens | Begonia | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Altamont Cliffs | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Electric Incl... | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Donegal Place | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Greenview Apartments - Forest Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Linwood Park | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
The Cliffs | 1x1 [Balcony, 2nd Floor, Corner] | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Linridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Rhodes Villas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Top of the Cliff | 1x1 [2nd Floor, View] | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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
3.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,038.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?
The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Top of the Cliff which is listed at $805, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $2,150.
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 6 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 $281 which is $1,869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.
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