Thomas Jefferson Towers
1623 2nd Ave N,
Birmingham, AL 35203
$999 - $2,239
1-2 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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fountain Heights is $1,255 for a studio, $1,715 for one bedroom, $2,329 for two bedrooms, and $3,626 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fountain Heights has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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522 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,255/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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753 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,715/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,199 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,329/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,790 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,626/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fountain Heights - Birmingham, AL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Fountain Heights - Birmingham, AL offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Fountain Heights - Birmingham, AL provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Fountain Heights - Birmingham, AL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.