Avondale

Birmingham, AL

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Avondale - Birmingham, AL

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Hip Birmingham neighborhood maintains delectable food scene

Hip Convenient Trendy Walkable

Initially constructed around the Avondale Mills, from which the area takes its name, Avondale is now considered a trendy neighborhood near the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Downtown Birmingham. Avondale hosts a happening food and beverage scene with mainstays such as Saw’s Soul Kitchen, Post Office Pies, MELT, and Avondale Brewing. Entertainment and education abound near Avondale with the nearby presence of the Alabama Ballet, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Avondale Park, and Vulcan Park and Museum.

Convenient to Routes 11, 78, and 280 as well as I-20, getting around from Avondale is easy. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is less than four miles from Avondale as well, making air travel plans simple.

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A welcoming mural greets visitors to Avondale

Historic Avondale Park includes an amphitheater, a pavilion, a walking track, and duck pond

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Avondale is $825 for a studio, $1,086 for one bedroom, $1,133 for two bedrooms, and $2,335 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Avondale has decreased by -5.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 750 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $825/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 711 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,086/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 762 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,133/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,252 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,335/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

27

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • McWane Science Center
  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens
  • Birmingham Zoo
  • Vulcan Park and Museum
  • Homewood Forest Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

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