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

Market Lofts on Third

Park Place

Thomas Jefferson Towers

Advenir at Station 121

Lofts at American Life

2428 21st Ave N

The Dagny

Parkside Apartments

20 Midtown

The 700

Lakeview Green
East Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Birmingham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,400 | $855 | $2,917 |
East Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $811 | $3,131 |
East Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $795 | $4,276 |
East Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $979 | $5,368 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Clairmont Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Clairmont Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $813 |
The Frank | Studio 1 Bath-I | Studio,1BA | $864 |
The Avondale Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - AFH LI | 2BR,1BA | $877 |
Saint Anne | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $892 |
Park Place | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Thomas Jefferson Towers | The Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 3 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Goodall-Brown Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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 |
Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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 |
5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #13
Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 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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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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