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The Hillside Apartments

1521 17th St, Birmingham, AL 35205

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*Fall/Winter Rent Special: First Month's Rent FREE* Welcome to The Hillside Apartments in Birmingham, AL! These cozy 1 & 2-bedroom apartments offer a comfortable living space just minutes from UAB's campus, and the shops & restaurants of downtown. The units feature central heating & air for year-round comfort and a total electric setup for convenience. The kitchens come equipped with appliances for most cooking needs. The bathroom includes a tub/shower combo, and the units boasts a mix of hard surface flooring and carpet for added comfort. Enjoy the convenience of laundry day without the hassle of going outside. Off-street parking is available for residents. Don't miss out on this charming apartment at The Hillside Apartments! 12-month lease term. Tenant is responsible for setting up and maintain electric utility with Alabama Power Company. Water/Sewer is a $50 Flat Fee in addition to rent. No Pets Allowed. Please note that only service dogs as defined by the Americans with Disability Act (Title III) are permitted. Pets of any other type including dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and will not be accommodated. No Smoking Allowed. Visit to view our qualification requirements for residency. Subject to prior sale or lease, change in price, or withdrawal from market without notice. Rental availability may change hourly, and there is no guarantee that rental availability listed will be the same when you contact our office. The information contained herein from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made to the accuracy thereof. Watts Realty Co., Inc. Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.

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  • Den
  • Office

About The Hillside Apartments

*Fall/Winter Rent Special: First Month's Rent FREE* Welcome to The Hillside Apartments in Birmingham, AL! These cozy 1 & 2-bedroom apartments offer a comfortable living space just minutes from UAB's campus, and the shops & restaurants of downtown. The units feature central heating & air for year-round comfort and a total electric setup for convenience. The kitchens come equipped with appliances for most cooking needs. The bathroom includes a tub/shower combo, and the units boasts a mix of hard surface flooring and carpet for added comfort. Enjoy the convenience of laundry day without the hassle of going outside. Off-street parking is available for residents. Don't miss out on this charming apartment at The Hillside Apartments! 12-month lease term. Tenant is responsible for setting up and maintain electric utility with Alabama Power Company. Water/Sewer is a $50 Flat Fee in addition to rent. No Pets Allowed. Please note that only service dogs as defined by the Americans with Disability Act (Title III) are permitted. Pets of any other type including dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and will not be accommodated. No Smoking Allowed. Visit to view our qualification requirements for residency. Subject to prior sale or lease, change in price, or withdrawal from market without notice. Rental availability may change hourly, and there is no guarantee that rental availability listed will be the same when you contact our office. The information contained herein from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made to the accuracy thereof. Watts Realty Co., Inc. Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.

The Hillside Apartments is an apartment community located in Jefferson County and the 35205 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Birmingham City School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Carpeted Bedrooms
  • Washer Connections
  • Range Hood Vent
  • None
  • Off-street Parking
  • Tub/Shower Combo
  • Total Electric
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • Hard Floor Surfaces
  • Laminate Flooring

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer Hookup

High Speed Internet Access

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Carpet
  • Office
  • Den
  • Linen Closet

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Location
1521 17th St, Birmingham,
AL 35205
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Neighborhood

Five Points South wraps around the University of Alabama at Birmingham with the UAB Campus Green sitting in the heart of the neighborhood. The south end of the neighborhood contains the Vulcan Park and Museum and the Vulcan Walking Trail, while the north end contains Railroad Park Foundation and Regions Field. Five Points South is a historic district that was founded in 1893. It is considered the city’s food hub and is home to top restaurants like Bottega and Highlands Bar and Grill – winner of the James Beard Award.

As Birmingham’s entertainment district, Five Points South provides more than historic architecture, great food, and an energetic student vibe. You’ll also discover a variety of shops, coffee houses, the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, and a variety of festivals and events. Five Points South is very walkable and students often walk to and from class. Be sure to stop by the Storyteller fountain, created by local artist Frank Fleming.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Five Points South Birmingham, AL
Studio $875 $993
1 Bedroom $1,115 $1,184
2 Bedrooms $1,534 $1,308
3 Bedrooms $1,818 $1,592
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Univ. of Ala. at Birmingham
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Virginia College, Birmingham
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Samford University
Drive: 9 min 4.2 mi
Birmingham Southern College
Drive: 10 min 5.0 mi
The Hillside Apartments is within 18 minutes or 1.0 mile from Univ. of Ala. at Birmingham. It is also near Virginia College, Birmingham and Samford University.
Schools
Spain Rehab
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Epic School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
410 Students
Nearby
Glen Iris Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
731 Students
Attendance Zone
Ramsay High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
660 Students
Nearby
Parker High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
826 Students
Attendance Zone
Islamic Academy Of Alabama
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
202 Students
Nearby
Arlington School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
12 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

The Hillside Apartments is near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, located 6.8 miles or 12 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Birmingham
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
 Drive: 12 min 6.8 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Hillside Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Highland Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Urban Supply
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
600 Olde English Ln
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
The Hillside Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 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
Vulcan Park and Museum
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
McWane Science Center
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
 Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Birmingham Zoo
 Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Homewood Forest Preserve
 Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
The Hillside Apartments has 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Vulcan Park and Museum, McWane Science Center, and Birmingham Zoo.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Callahan Eye Hospital
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
University of Alabama Hospital
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
The Hillside Apartments has 3 hospitals within 1.1 miles, the nearest is Callahan Eye Hospital which is 0.8 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Navy/Marine Training Center
Drive: 11 min 4.9 mi
Anniston Army Depot
Drive: 79 min 56.5 mi
The Hillside Apartments is 4.9 miles from Navy/Marine Training Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Anniston Army Depot.

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