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Pet Friendly
Location
2226 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA|Southside
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Red Rock Realty Group
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Property Overview
Modern condo living offers residents a contemporary lifestyle with convenient amenities and a vibrant urban atmosphere. Its location is advantageous for those seeking easy access to local attractions, dining, and entertainment options. Additionally, the design and features present provide a comfortable and stylish environment for a diverse range of occupants.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Less expensive
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Social life
Pet owners
Amenities for 2226 1st Ave S, Southside
Apartment Amenities
| Trash | Water & Sewer Included In Rent |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Oven |
| Refrigerator | Stove/Oven |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
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Cat Policy
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About 2226 1st Ave S
Sweet deal!
This listing is 14% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Southside.
Beautiful 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom condo in the heart of downtown Birmingham. It is literally across from the Rotary Trail. Modern condo living minuets from restaurants, parks, UAB, and the Central Business District. Water & Sewer are included.
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 2226 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 1 mile away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 2 miles away
- Covered parking
- Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Southside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 35233 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Southside
2-bedroom apartments at 2226 1st Ave S cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Birmingham.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Southside
Birmingham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,248 |
| December 2023 | $1,206 |
| January 2024 | $1,159 |
| February 2024 | $1,125 |
| March 2024 | $1,164 |
| April 2024 | $1,213 |
| May 2024 | $1,240 |
| June 2024 | $1,202 |
| July 2024 | $1,216 |
| August 2024 | $1,202 |
| September 2024 | $1,186 |
| October 2024 | $1,163 |
| November 2024 | $1,143 |
| December 2024 | $1,154 |
| January 2025 | $1,161 |
| February 2025 | $1,130 |
| March 2025 | $1,088 |
| April 2025 | $1,088 |
| May 2025 | $1,046 |
| June 2025 | $1,018 |
| July 2025 | $1,055 |
| August 2025 | $1,083 |
| September 2025 | $1,030 |
| October 2025 | $1,036 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,007 |
| December 2023 | $2,079 |
| January 2024 | $2,047 |
| February 2024 | $2,147 |
| March 2024 | $2,008 |
| May 2024 | $2,162 |
| June 2024 | $1,822 |
| July 2024 | $1,916 |
| August 2024 | $1,856 |
| September 2024 | $1,888 |
| October 2024 | $2,233 |
| November 2024 | $2,105 |
| December 2024 | $2,076 |
| January 2025 | $2,210 |
| February 2025 | $2,012 |
| March 2025 | $2,122 |
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Can I afford to live at 2226 1st Ave S?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$76,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $76,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,900.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $1,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $2,100 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,900 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,900 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,150 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,350 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,800 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $1,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 2226 1st Ave S
Phillips Academy
2316 7th ave north
birmingham, AL, 35203
PK, K-8Public
B
Glen Iris Elementary School
1115 11th st south
birmingham, AL, 35205
PK, K-5Public
C-
EPIC Alternative Elementary School
1000 10th ave s
birmingham, AL, 35205
PK, K-5Public
C+
Avondale Elementary School
4000 8th ct s
birmingham, AL, 35222
PK, K-5Public
C
Tuggle Elementary School
412 12th ct n
birmingham, AL, 35204
PK, K-5Public
C
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Getting around Birmingham near 2226 1st Ave S
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 2226 1st Ave S, Birmingham
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within walking distance
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