The 600
600 19th St N,
Birmingham, AL 35203
$1,475 - $5,440
1-3 Beds
Fountain Heights
Birmingham, AL
Fountain Heights - Birmingham, AL
Area Guide
A historic hub of the South with family-friendly entertainment
Urban
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Historic
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Public Transit
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Entertainment
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Situated near Downtown Birmingham, Alabama, Fountain Heights is a historic, urban neighborhood with an abundance of local charm and entertaining attractions. Historic landmarks, community parks, theaters, and museums make up the majority of this historic residential destination.
From the multimedia museum, known as the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, to the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, there’s much to learn and be seen in Fountain Heights. Check out Kelly Ingram Park, a historic green space in the center of town, featuring numerous sculptures and monuments to commemorate the Civil Rights Movement.
This historic neighborhood also houses Alabama Theatre, once a 1920s movie theater, and McWane Science Center, an IMAX theater mixed with interactive exhibits—a great family-friendly entertainment destination. The Boutwell Auditorium lies adjacent to the Birmingham Museum of Art, so there’s no shortage of history or entertainment in Fountain Heights!
You’ll appreciate the Birmingham Train Station and public bus routes around town, along with the city’s diversity, vibrancy, and welcoming atmosphere. After you find your perfect apartment in the city, try one of Fountain Heights’ local restaurants, such as Paramount Bar on 20th Street North!
Explore the Neighborhood
An aerial view of Fountain Heights
Shops and restaurants along Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Fountain Heights is $1,306 for a studio, $1,682 for one bedroom, $2,306 for two bedrooms, and $3,795 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fountain Heights has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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673 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,306/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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757 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,682/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,191 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,306/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,948 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,795/month
Average Rent
Transportation
77
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
47
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
70
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- McWane Science Center
- Vulcan Park and Museum
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Zoo
- Homewood Forest Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
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† 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 November 2025.