Axel Row Apartments
4211 3rd Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35222
$1,300 - $1,875 | 1-2 Beds
Avondale
Birmingham, AL
Avondale - Birmingham, AL
Area Guide
Hip Birmingham neighborhood maintains delectable food scene
Hip
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Convenient
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Trendy
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Walkable
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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.
Explore the Neighborhood
A welcoming mural greets visitors to Avondale
Historic Avondale Park includes an amphitheater, a pavilion, a walking track, and duck pond
Rent Trends
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Avondale is $825 for a studio, $1,136 for one bedroom, $1,119 for two bedrooms, and $1,997 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Avondale has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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750 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$825/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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715 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,136/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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660 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,119/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,257 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,997/month
Average Rent
Transportation
55
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
27
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
53
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- McWane Science Center
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Zoo
- Vulcan Park and Museum
- Homewood Forest Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.