
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Five Points West Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $400 (5 Rentals)
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1815 29th Street Ensley
Five Points West, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Five Points West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Five Points West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $730 | $450 | $850 |
Five Points West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $844 | $525 | $1,200 |
Five Points West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $975 | $975 | $975 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Five Points West Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Five Points West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Five Points West area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Estates Duplexes priced from $450. University Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Five Points West apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Estates Duplexes | 1 bedroom x 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
University Crossings | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
The Pointe Arlington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Points West, AL
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Five Points West area is the $0.79 price per square foot 1667 Alabama Ave SW Model at 1667 Alabama Ave SW in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Five Points West apartment is the 3312 Avenue S Model at 3312 Avenue S starting at $995 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Five Points West apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1667 Alabama Ave SW | 1667 Alabama Ave SW | 3BR,1BA | $0.79 |
3312 Avenue S | 3312 Avenue S | 3BR,1BA | $0.89 |
2605 23rd St Ensley | 2605 23rd St Ensley | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
3201 Avenue E | 3201 Avenue E | 3BR,1BA | $0.89 |
2720 Ensley 5 Points W Ave, Unit 1 | 2720 Ensley 5 Points W Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Park Estates Duplexes | 1 bedroom x 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.64 |
The Pointe Arlington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
University Crossings | 2 Bed 1 Bath Small | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFive Points West, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #73
Among neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Five Points West, Birmingham, AL
Central Park Elementary School
Fairfield High Preparatory School
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Best Local Schools in Five Points West, Birmingham, AL
Central Park Elementary School
Fairfield High Preparatory School
School data provided by Great Schools
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Five Points West Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Five Points West?
The cheapest apartment in Five Points West is Park Estates Duplexes which is listed at $450, while the average apartment in Five Points West costs $975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Five Points West?
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 2 regular apartments in Five Points West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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