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1608 28th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218, USA|Ensley Highlands
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Amenities for 1608 28th Street Ensley, Ensley Highlands
Features
| Ceiling Fan | Central Air |
| Hardwood Floor | Natural Gas |
Appliances
| Electric | In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Laundry Room |
Other
| Ceiling Fans | Exterior Type: Brick (const) |
| Gas (Cooling) |
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About 1608 28th Street Ensley
Property Status: Active Stop Renting & Start Building Wealth! Address: 1608 28th St SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 Specs: 3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,650 Sq. Ft. (Available November 1, 2026) Flexible Lease Options: 5-Year Lease: $1,425 / MO (Best value for wealth building!) 3-Year Lease: $1,550 / MO 2-Year Lease: $1,650 / MO Month-to-Month: $1,700 / MO Deposit: $1,500 (Sewer & garbage included!) Built-in Perks: $50-$75 of every monthly payment goes into a trust account for your future down payment or closing costs. Plus, optional credit reporting via RentReporters and credit restoration via VMG Wealth Advisors (growing scores 150-200 points in 3-6 months). No minimum credit score required! ?? Want in? Call or text us today to sign up for our renter-to-homeownership program or review backend partnership opportunities. Apply instantly online via TurboTenant! Office Phone: (205) 587-6423 Copyright © 2026 Greater Alabama MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1608 28th Street Ensley compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 434 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Public transit nearby
- Only 0.7 miles from transit
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1.1 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.1 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Ensley Highlands |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 35218 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Ensley Highlands
3-bedroom apartments at 1608 28th Street Ensley cost about 32% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Birmingham.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Ensley Highlands
Birmingham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,275 |
| November 2024 | $1,267 |
| December 2024 | $1,256 |
| January 2025 | $1,267 |
| February 2025 | $1,257 |
| March 2025 | $1,250 |
| April 2025 | $1,246 |
| May 2025 | $1,248 |
| June 2025 | $1,247 |
| July 2025 | $1,250 |
| August 2025 | $1,257 |
| September 2025 | $1,275 |
| October 2025 | $1,250 |
| November 2025 | $1,249 |
| December 2025 | $1,207 |
| January 2026 | $1,200 |
| February 2026 | $1,200 |
| March 2026 | $1,200 |
| April 2026 | $1,200 |
| May 2026 | $1,200 |
| June 2026 | $1,200 |
| July 2026 | $1,199 |
| August 2026 | $1,200 |
| September 2026 | $1,200 |
| October 2026 | $1,200 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,200 |
| November 2024 | $1,154 |
| December 2024 | $1,141 |
| January 2025 | $1,243 |
| February 2025 | $1,140 |
| March 2025 | $1,100 |
| April 2025 | $1,156 |
| May 2025 | $1,170 |
| June 2025 | $1,202 |
| July 2025 | $1,252 |
| August 2025 | $1,162 |
| September 2025 | $1,250 |
| October 2025 | $1,255 |
| November 2025 | $1,042 |
| December 2025 | $1,025 |
| January 2026 | $1,014 |
| February 2026 | $1,014 |
| March 2026 | $1,056 |
| April 2026 | $1,050 |
| May 2026 | $1,056 |
| June 2026 | $1,085 |
| July 2026 | $1,081 |
| August 2026 | $1,101 |
| September 2026 | $1,112 |
| October 2026 | $1,100 |
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Can I afford to live at 1608 28th Street Ensley?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1608 28th Street Ensley
Minor Elementary School
2425 ave sensley
birmingham, AL, 35218
PK, K-5Public
C-
Central Park Elementary School
4915 ave q
birmingham, AL, 35208
PK, K-5Public
C-
Charles A. Brown Elementary School
4811 court j
birmingham, AL, 35208
PK, K-5Public
C-
Wylam Elementary School
701 erie st
birmingham, AL, 35224
PK, K-5Public
C-
West End Academy
1840 pearson ave sw
birmingham, AL, 35211
PK, K-5Public
C-
Neighborhood
Ensley Highlands | Birmingham, AL
Getting around Birmingham near 1608 28th Street Ensley
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1608 28th Street Ensley, Birmingham
Groceries
5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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