Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (40 Rentals)

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property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
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Birmingham Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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Uptown Stadium
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Stadium

1440 21st St NBirmingham, AL 35234
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Crestwood Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Hills

1274 B 49th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Clairmont Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clairmont Hill

3652 Clairmont AveBirmingham, AL 35222
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Saint Anne
1 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Anne

2925 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Strata
2 Bedroom Apartments

Strata

3630 Clairmont Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Southcrest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southcrest

4226 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Duncan Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Duncan Flats

809 30th St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Carol Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carol Court

2920-2924 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Avondale Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Point

4416 5th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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Lakeview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

724 29th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Linwood Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

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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East Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Birmingham area of Birmingham, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at 1512 11th Ave N priced from $800. Clairmont Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable East Birmingham apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Clairmont Hill1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$810
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$812
The Avondale Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH LI2BR,1BA$877
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$889
Saint Anne1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$891
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$899
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 3Studio,1BA$934
South Hill (Highland Park)2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$994
Advenir at Station 121PurbeckStudio,1BA$994

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Birmingham area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Goodall-Brown Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value East Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,899 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Goodall-Brown Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Jemison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Carol Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.22
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.20
The Avondale Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH LI2BR,1BA$1.27
Clairmont Hill1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.26
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including East Birmingham, Birmingham, and the greater Birmingham area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East Birmingham Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 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 East Birmingham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Birmingham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Birmingham is under $994.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Birmingham?

The cheapest apartment in East Birmingham is Clairmont Hill which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in East Birmingham costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Birmingham?

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 53 regular apartments in East Birmingham 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 East Birmingham?

Cheap apartments in East Birmingham have an average cost of $139 which is $2,361 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Birmingham.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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