The Pointe Arlington
409 Tuscaloosa Ave SW,
Birmingham, AL 35211
$800 - $975 | 1-3 Beds
Just a few minutes west of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Arlington-West End is a cozy neighborhood with fast access to campus. But this neighborhood isn’t only popular with students. With its long history, affordability, and easy access to Downtown Birmingham, Arlington-West End provides a terrific option for a variety of residents. It is home to one of the area’s largest employers, the Princeton Baptist Medical Center – also the site of the weekly farmers market.
Residents of Arlington-West End enjoy gardening at the West End Community Garden, which also hosts special events and classes. The neighborhood has an extensive historic district and is home to the Arlington Antebellum House, built around 1840 by one of the city founders, Judge William Mudd. This walkable neighborhood is convenient to McWane Science Center, the Birmingham Museum of Art, and Birmingham-Southern College. While Arlington-West End is primarily residential, you’ll find several shops and restaurants located along Lomb Avenue.
Rickwood Field, a historic ballpark, is now a museum
Residents can cheer on the Birmingham Barons at Regions Field
The Railroad Park Lake Path provides great views of the city skyline
An aerial view of Arlington-West End with Downtown Birmingham in the distance
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Arlington-West End is $609 for a studio, $585 for one bedroom, $752 for two bedrooms, and $980 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arlington-West End has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Studio
425 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$609/month
Average Rent
1 BR
552 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$585/month
Average Rent
2 BR
519 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$752/month
Average Rent
3 BR
900 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$980/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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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.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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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 2025.