Twin Gates
7741-7745 2nd Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35206
$675 - $750
1-2 Beds
South Eastlake
Birmingham, AL
South Eastlake - Birmingham, AL Area Guide
Natural beauty enhances South Eastlake’s appeal
Outdoors
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Wooded
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Lake
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Parks
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Family-Friendly
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Commutes
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Ruffner Mountain, a large nature preserve with hiking trails, stretches along the entire southeast side of South Eastlake. This beautiful area is one of the many draws to this popular neighborhood. The west side of the neighborhood provides East Lake Park – a large park wrapped around the centerpiece lake – and the historic Roebuck Golf Course. Commuters enjoy easy access to I-59, a quick way to reach Downtown Birmingham in less than 15 minutes, and the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport less than five minutes away.
South Eastlake’s hilly, wooded appearance belies its proximity to all of Birmingham’s conveniences and entertainment. And while this neighborhood is primarily residential, you won’t have to travel far for shopping and dining. South Eastlake is home to several food markets, the Village Market, and popular destinations like Ruby’s Café and Wings, Rings & Things by Joe & Deb.
After moving to your South Eastlake rental, be sure to visit the 1,038-acre Ruffner Mountain. In addition to 14 miles of hiking trails, this park features the Ruffner Mountain Ore Crusher, the spectacular Hawk’s View Overlook, and the Ruffner Mountain Limestone Quarry.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Eastlake is $691 for one bedroom, and $689 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Eastlake has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
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1 BR
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745 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$691/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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930 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$689/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Eastlake - Birmingham, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in South Eastlake - Birmingham, AL, so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
South Eastlake - Birmingham, AL provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Eastlake - Birmingham, AL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
- McWane Science Center
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Zoo
- Vulcan Park and Museum
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.