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South Eastlake offers historic homes with downtown accessibility in this eastern Birmingham neighborhood. Rental options include traditional Birmingham architecture with details like front porches and hardwood floors unavailable in newer construction. The area provides excellent access to both Pepper Place markets and downtown employment, creating an ideal environment for urban enthusiasts seeking authentic character at more accessible rates than similar properties in Highlands or Forest Park.
Historic vibrancy defines this Civil Rights District anchor. Renters love loft-style conversions but face 2AM noise from The Nick's live blues shows. Limited parking during Sloss Fest weekends.
Historic grandeur shines along Arlington Boulevard's preserved 1920s Tudor homes. Renters love quick walks to Rojo's famed shrimp & grits but contend with Rhodes Park concert crowds overtaking street parking. Many units retain original leaded glass windows requiring specialized cleaning.
Welcome to the Apartment List March 2026 Rent Report for Birmingham, AL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,115, roughly the same as last month. Prices are now down 0.9% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Birmingham rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Birmingham’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Birmingham renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Some categories received above average scores, and many received near-average scores."
Key Findings in Birmingham include the following:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
