Cheap Homes for Rent in Ensley Highlands Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (17 Rentals)

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Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ensley Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ensley Highlands area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Buckingham priced from $648. University Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Ensley Highlands apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at BuckinghamThe ElmStudio,1BA$648
University CrossingsModel A1BR,1BA$740
The Pearl at Homewood1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ensley Highlands, AL

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ensley Highlands area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Vines at Hillside in the in the Five Points West neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Ensley Highlands apartment is the 1 bedroom x 1 bath Model at Park Estates Duplexes starting at $850 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ensley Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21
The Pearl at Homewood1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.31
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
University Crossings2 Bed 1 Bath Small2BR,1BA$1.47
The Park at BuckinghamThe ElmStudio ,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ensley Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Ensley Highlands?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Ensley Highlands, AL with pricing that ranges from $625 to $1,769. There are also 136 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ensley Highlands ranging from $700 to $1,630.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ensley Highlands?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ensley Highlands ranges from $700 to $1,630 with an average monthly rent of $1,027.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ensley Highlands?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ensley Highlands range from $895 to $1,453, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $895 to $1,630. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,095.

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