
Cheap Homes for Rent in Fountain Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Fountain Heights area of Birmingham.


1112 4th Ave W

1112 4th Ave W

3208 33rd St N

1500 12th St N

425 11th St SW

500 Tuscaloosa Ave

2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N
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2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

543 4th Ave W

3409 30th Ave N
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55 Hanover Cir, Unit 211

55 Hanover Cir

57 Hanover Cir, Unit 219

915 6th St W

1110 23rd St S

1932 Portage Ave

2115 32nd Ave N

340 Kappa Ave S

908 6th St W
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20 1st Pl N

1048 2nd St W
Fountain Heights, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Fountain Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fountain Heights 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,299 | $725 | $2,975 |
Fountain Heights 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,810 | $785 | $3,500 |
Fountain Heights 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,324 | $1,200 | $1,495 |
Fountain Heights 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fountain Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Fountain Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fountain Heights area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at The Dulion priced from $785. Charleston Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Fountain Heights apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Dulion | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $785 |
Charleston Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
The Pointe Arlington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Bankhead Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $811 |
Lofts at American Life | 0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Tower on Tenth | Five Points | Studio,1BA | $851 |
The Richmond | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, A | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
The LaSalle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $855 |
Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 1 | Studio,1BA | $855 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Heights, AL
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fountain Heights area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Jemison Flats in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Fountain Heights apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts starting at $1,699 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fountain Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Jemison Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Fix Play Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Goodall-Brown Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
Park Place | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Mill House | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Bankhead Towers | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Charleston Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
The Richmond | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, A | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
The Pointe Arlington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Heights
What type of rentals are currently available in Fountain Heights?
There are currently 192 Apartments for Rent in Fountain Heights, AL with pricing that ranges from $725 to $5,893. There are also 111 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fountain Heights ranging from $725 to $3,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fountain Heights?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fountain Heights ranges from $725 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,478.
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