Apartments for Rent in Sun Valley
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Price Drop. $114 OffSTUDIO$750+1 BED$729+2 BEDS$999+3 BEDS$1,179+
Birmingham at a Glance
Sun Valley Neighborhood
Located off 24th Avenue Northwest in Birmingham, Sun Valley is a nice neighborhood of ranch-style and two-story brick houses. The homes sit back from the road in well-manicured yards. The streets of this Alabama community are lined with sidewalks, making them walkable and dog-friendly. This suburban neighborhood north of the downtown part of the city has a real community feel to it and is ideal for single or married adults, with or without children.
Sun Valley is in ZIP code 35215. For business or pleasure travelers who live there, travel is made easier by the fact that the neighborhood is only 12 miles from the Birmingham International Airport. Sun Valley is about 15 miles from Five Points South, home to many restaurants, stores, and nightspots, including the popular Highlands Bar & Grill. For those who commute downtown, where the prestigious University of Alabama-Birmingham medical school is situated, the drive is a reasonable 16 miles.
Schools near Sun Valley include both private and public options. Examples are Sun Valley Elementary, Parkway Christian Academy, and Huffman High School. For those who enjoy dining out, there is no shortage of restaurants near this area, including chains like O’Charley’s, Golden Corral, and Sonic.
Since Sun Valley is outside Birmingham, it is an affordable option for many. It is a quiet neighborhood for those who like a suburban experience. It is close enough to the city to be able to enjoy all that Birmingham has to offer.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Birmingham
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Smithfield Estates 721 Sq Ft $738/mo
- Echo Highlands 651 Sq Ft $783/mo
- Redmont Park 680 Sq Ft $998/mo
- Five Points South 640 Sq Ft $1,124/mo
- Avondale 735 Sq Ft $1,152/mo
- Highland Park 688 Sq Ft $1,227/mo
- Glen Iris 713 Sq Ft $1,325/mo
- Downtown Trussville 833 Sq Ft $1,333/mo
- Downtown Birmingham 692 Sq Ft $1,411/mo
- Crestline 696 Sq Ft $1,429/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Birmingham $1,377/mo
- Homewood $1,092/mo
- Mountain Brk $1,986/mo
- Mountain Brook $2,420/mo
- Vestavia Hills $1,344/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Sun Valley
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Sun Valley, Birmingham, AL?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Sun Valley is $709.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Sun Valley, Birmingham, AL?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Sun Valley is $1,006.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Sun Valley, Birmingham, AL?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Sun Valley is $1,192.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Sun Valley, Birmingham, AL?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Sun Valley is $1,374.
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