Cheap Homes for Rent in Fountain Heights Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $700 (29 Rentals)

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2428 21st Ave N

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property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234
property at 2428 21st Ave N

2428 21st Ave N

BirminghamAL35234

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Fountain Heights, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The DulionMedium StudioStudio,1BA$785
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor1BR,1BA$799
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Bankhead Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$811
Lofts at American Life0/1 - Jefferson Floor Plan - 09Studio,1BA$850
Tower on TenthFive PointsStudio,1BA$851
The Richmond1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, A1BR,1BA$854
The LaSalleStudioStudio,1BA$855
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jemison Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Fix Play Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Park PlaceJasmine1BR,1BA$1.29
Mill House2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.36
Bankhead Towers2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Charleston Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, 4th Floor1BR,1BA$1.23
The Richmond1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, A1BR,1BA$1.42
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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