Avondale Gardens
4252 3rd Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35222
$1,149 - $2,500 | 1-3 Beds
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.
A welcoming mural greets visitors to Avondale
Historic Avondale Park includes an amphitheater, a pavilion, a walking track, and duck pond
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Avondale is $807 for a studio, $1,111 for one bedroom, $1,133 for two bedrooms, and $2,413 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Avondale has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Studio
750 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$807/month
Average Rent
1 BR
711 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,111/month
Average Rent
2 BR
762 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,133/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,257 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,413/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.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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