Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (42 Rentals)

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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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Avondale Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35222
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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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Fourth Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Apartments

3732 4th AveBirmingham, 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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Underwood Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Underwood Court

2931 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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 1 Bed unit found at Clairmont Apartments priced from $750. 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
Clairmont Apartments1 BR / 1 BTH1BR,1BA$750
Clairmont Hill1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$810
5th Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$813
The FrankStudio 1 Bath-IStudio,1BA$864
The Avondale Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH LI2BR,1BA$877
Saint Anne1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$892
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$899
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Cabana1BR,1BA$899
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 3Studio,1BA$934

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL

As of March 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Birmingham area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,915. The second greatest value East Birmingham apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Goodall-Brown Lofts starting at $1,709 with a $1.15 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.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
500 47th St S, Unit Apt.500 47th St S1BR,1BA$1.06
Carol Court2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.22
Lakeview1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.29
The Avondale Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH LI2BR,1BA$1.27
Clairmont Hill1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.26
Saint Anne1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.39
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Birmingham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Birmingham is at The Frank listed at $864.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Birmingham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Birmingham Apartment is $810 at Clairmont Hill.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Birmingham is starting from $877 at The Avondale Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place and starts from $979.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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