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Highlights
- Private patio
- Fenced backyard
- Beautiful hardwood floors
- Spacious sunroom
Location
218 Malaga Ave #1, Homewood, AL 35209, USA
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Property Overview
Private patio, fenced backyard, beautiful hardwood floors, and a spacious sunroom create appealing indoor-outdoor living space. A nearby top-rated elementary school and value per square foot in the 93.33rd percentile add practical appeal and strong local market positioning.
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Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
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About 218 Malaga Ave #1
Charming 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home in Historic Hollywood Charming 1950s home located in Birmingham's desirable historic Hollywood neighborhood. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 1,237 square feet of comfortable, one-level living in a convenient central location. The home features beautiful hardwood floors, a spacious sunroom, and a fenced backyard offering plenty of room to relax, entertain, or enjoy outdoor space. A private patio provides an additional spot for outdoor living. The kitchen includes a refrigerator and dishwasher, and the home is equipped with air conditioning for year-round comfort. Property Features: 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Approximately 1,237 sq. ft. One-level living Hardwood floors Large sunroom Fenced backyard Patio Refrigerator Dishwasher Range Stackable Washer/Dryer Air conditioning Lawn care included Tenant is responsible for utilities.
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 218 Malaga Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 277 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- 2-bedrooms are $1400 more than the median rent in this area
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1.6 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 35209 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Homewood
2-bedroom apartments at 218 Malaga Ave #1 cost about 109% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Homewood.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Homewood
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,459 |
| December 2024 | $1,523 |
| January 2025 | $1,581 |
| February 2025 | $1,517 |
| March 2025 | $1,602 |
| April 2025 | $1,221 |
| May 2025 | $1,278 |
| June 2025 | $1,417 |
| July 2025 | $1,422 |
| August 2025 | $1,282 |
| September 2025 | $1,303 |
| October 2025 | $1,375 |
| November 2025 | $1,617 |
| December 2025 | $1,583 |
| January 2026 | $1,381 |
| February 2026 | $1,403 |
| March 2026 | $1,391 |
| April 2026 | $1,354 |
| May 2026 | $1,376 |
| June 2026 | $1,315 |
| July 2026 | $1,429 |
| August 2026 | $1,281 |
| September 2026 | $1,323 |
| October 2026 | $1,364 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 218 Malaga Ave #1?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$112,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $112,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,800.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,900 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 4 months ago | $2,900 | 2 bed | 2 bath | |
| 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 10 years ago | $2,100 | 2 bed | 2 bath | |
| 11 years ago | $1,500 | 2 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 218 Malaga Ave #1
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
3001 independence dr
homewood, AL, 35209
K-5Public
A
Jefferson County Virtual School
2100 18th st south
birmingham, AL, 35209
K-12Public
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
2680 gresham dr
vestavia hills, AL, 35243
PK, K-5Public
A
Richard Arrington Elementary School
2101 jefferson ave sw
birmingham, AL, 35211
PK, K-5Public
C-
Oxmoor K-5
3600 sydney dr
birmingham, AL, 35211
PK, K-5Public
C-
Getting around Homewood near 218 Malaga Ave #1
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 218 Malaga Ave #1, Homewood
Groceries
7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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218 Malaga Avenue, Birmingham, AL
218 Malaga Avenue Birmingham, AL
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2 Beds, 2 Baths
2 Beds
2 Baths
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