
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (49 Rentals)
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2032 Stouts Rd

2032 Stouts Rd

2032 Stouts Rd

2032 Stouts Rd

2032 Stouts Rd

1512 11th Ave N

Bankhead Towers

Market Lofts on Third
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2428 21st Ave N

2608 20th Ave N

2917 33rd Way N

Park Place

Lofts at American Life

Thomas Jefferson Towers

Advenir at Station 121

3919 38th Ave N, Unit 3919

The 700

The Dagny

4005 40th Ave N

The Fitzroy

4226 2nd Ave S

3920 11th Ave N

Met on 7th

1017 50th St S

Axel Row Apartments
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 | $1,420 | $855 | $2,862 |
East Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $811 | $3,743 |
East Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $775 | $4,397 |
East Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $895 | $5,250 |
East Birmingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,415 | $4,340 | $6,490 |
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There are currently 49 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 2 Beds unit found at 1512 11th Ave N priced from $800. Market Lofts on Third has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. 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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1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 1 | Studio,1BA | $855 |
Park Place | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Southcrest | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $936 |
Spring Street Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment Original | 2BR,1BA | $962 |
Greenview Apartments - Forest Park | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Lofts at American Life | 0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
The Frank | Studio 1 Bath-H | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Advenir at Station 121 | Purbeck | Studio,1BA | $1,029 |
Linridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, AL
As of April 25, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Goodall-Brown Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
The 700 | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
Underwood Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
Carol Court | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
3919 38th Ave N, Unit 3919 | 3919 38th Ave N | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Fourth Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Southcrest | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #11
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 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 $1,029.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in East Birmingham is Park Place which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in East Birmingham costs $5,415.
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 $132 which is $5,283 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Birmingham.
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