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Avondale Forest

4340 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

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    2 bd

  • Bathrooms

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  • Square Feet

    748 sq ft

Avondale Forest
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Welcome to Avondale Forest Apartments, a cozy community offering two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments in Birmingham, AL. Each home features an in-unit washer and dryer, off-street parking, and ample closet space for comfortable, convenient living. Located in the heart of Avondale, residents are within walking distance of Avondale Brewing Company, Saturn, and some of Birmingham’s best restaurants and nightlife. Discover apartments in Avondale Birmingham that combine charm, location, and everyday convenience. Book a tour directly through our website at ! Costs: $75 Per Application $400 Security Deposit $200 Administration Fee $42 Monthly Service Fees All Pets Are Welcome! $300 Initial Pet Fee $15 Monthly Pet Fee (Per Pet)

Highlights

  • Balcony
  • Hardwood Floors

About Avondale Forest

Welcome to Avondale Forest Apartments, a cozy community offering two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments in Birmingham, AL. Each home features an in-unit washer and dryer, off-street parking, and ample closet space for comfortable, convenient living. Located in the heart of Avondale, residents are within walking distance of Avondale Brewing Company, Saturn, and some of Birmingham’s best restaurants and nightlife. Discover apartments in Avondale Birmingham that combine charm, location, and everyday convenience. Book a tour directly through our website at ! Costs: $75 Per Application $400 Security Deposit $200 Administration Fee $42 Monthly Service Fees All Pets Are Welcome! $300 Initial Pet Fee $15 Monthly Pet Fee (Per Pet)

Avondale Forest is an apartment community located in Jefferson County and the 35222 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Birmingham City School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • No Utilities Are Included In Rent Price
  • no utilities included
  • none
  • off-street parking

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Balcony

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Location
4340 2nd Ave S, Birmingham,
AL 35222
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Neighborhood

Initially constructed around the Avondale Mills, from which the area takes its name, Avondale is now considered a trendy neighborhood near the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Downtown Birmingham. Avondale hosts a happening food and beverage scene with mainstays such as Saw’s Soul Kitchen, Post Office Pies, MELT, and Avondale Brewing. Entertainment and education abound near Avondale with the nearby presence of the Alabama Ballet, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Avondale Park, and Vulcan Park and Museum.

Convenient to Routes 11, 78, and 280 as well as I-20, getting around from Avondale is easy. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is less than four miles from Avondale as well, making air travel plans simple.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Avondale Birmingham, AL
Studio $826 $1,008
1 Bedroom $1,169 $1,186
2 Bedrooms $1,119 $1,305
3 Bedrooms $1,979 $1,610
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Univ. of Ala. at Birmingham
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Virginia College, Birmingham
Drive: 11 min 6.2 mi
Samford University
Drive: 11 min 6.6 mi
Birmingham Southern College
Drive: 11 min 6.6 mi
Avondale Forest is within 6 minutes or 3.2 miles from Univ. of Ala. at Birmingham. It is also near Birmingham Southern College and Virginia College, Birmingham.
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
339 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Whatley Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-9
454 Students
Nearby
Hayes High School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 8 & 10-11
Nearby
We Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
210 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 1 out of 10
Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Public High School
Grades 9-12
738 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 1 out of 10
Alabama Waldorf School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
152 Students
Nearby
Maranathan Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
22 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Avondale Forest is near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, located 3.3 miles or 7 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Birmingham
Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
 Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Avondale Forest.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Avonwood Plaza
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
4120 Messer Airport Hwy
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Woodlawn Commerce Center
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Avondale Forest has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
McWane Science Center
 Drive: 5 min 3.0 mi
Vulcan Park and Museum
 Drive: 8 min 4.3 mi
Birmingham Zoo
 Drive: 8 min 5.1 mi
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
 Drive: 9 min 5.4 mi
Homewood Forest Preserve
 Drive: 11 min 6.2 mi
Avondale Forest has 5 parks within 6.2 miles, including McWane Science Center, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and Birmingham Zoo.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Vincent's Birmingham
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
University of Alabama Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Callahan Eye Hospital
Drive: 5 min 3.1 mi
Avondale Forest has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is St. Vincent's Birmingham which is 2.4 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Navy/Marine Training Center
Drive: 12 min 6.6 mi
Anniston Army Depot
Drive: 73 min 53.1 mi
Fort McClellan
Drive: 104 min 73.1 mi
Avondale Forest has 3 military bases within 73.1 miles, the nearest is Navy/Marine Training Center which is 6.6 miles away and a 12 minute drive.

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