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Zero Deposit
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256 Grainger Dr, Birmingham, AL 35214, USA
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Amenities for 256 Grainger Dr
Features
| Central Air | Electric Heating |
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Exterior Type: Siding Wood | Laundry Room |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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About 256 Grainger Dr
Property Status: Active This family home has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths and has been updated. It features: * Covered Front Patio * Large Kitchen/Family Room * Hardwood Floors * Back Deck overlooking HUGE Backyard * Attached 1-Car Carport It's less than 2 miles to schools with easy access to shops, Pratt Highway, Minor Parkway, Hwy. 78, and I-22. (Tenant to verify schools.) A NO DEPOSIT option is offered through Rhino, a way to pay your deposit over time instead of in one lump sum. Please contact us for information. Please call today! [Si, hablamos Espaniol.] We will never require money via wire service, online, cash nor credit card; communicate via text message, nor share your personal information. Deposits are by money order at our office ONLY. Some items in photos may be updated. 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 256 Grainger Dr compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1.4 miles away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 4.1 miles away
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 2.6 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 35214 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Birmingham
4-bedroom apartments at 256 Grainger Dr cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Birmingham.
Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Birmingham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,465 |
| November 2024 | $1,450 |
| December 2024 | $1,450 |
| January 2025 | $1,446 |
| February 2025 | $1,432 |
| March 2025 | $1,410 |
| April 2025 | $1,450 |
| May 2025 | $1,443 |
| June 2025 | $1,442 |
| July 2025 | $1,486 |
| August 2025 | $1,446 |
| September 2025 | $1,475 |
| October 2025 | $1,474 |
| November 2025 | $1,492 |
| December 2025 | $1,428 |
| January 2026 | $1,397 |
| February 2026 | $1,399 |
| March 2026 | $1,398 |
| April 2026 | $1,393 |
| May 2026 | $1,380 |
| June 2026 | $1,327 |
| July 2026 | $1,300 |
| August 2026 | $1,351 |
| September 2026 | $1,385 |
| October 2026 | $1,350 |
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Can I afford to live at 256 Grainger Dr?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$55,000/yr
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Schools near 256 Grainger Dr
U.W. Clemon Elementary School
2021 uw clemon parkway
adamsville, AL, 35005
PK, K-5Public
C
Richard Arrington Elementary School
2101 jefferson ave sw
birmingham, AL, 35211
PK, K-5Public
C-
Jefferson County Virtual School
2100 18th st south
birmingham, AL, 35209
K-12Public
Oxmoor K-5
3600 sydney dr
birmingham, AL, 35211
PK, K-5Public
C-
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
2680 gresham dr
vestavia hills, AL, 35243
PK, K-5Public
A
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Neighborhood
Getting around Birmingham near 256 Grainger Dr
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
2/10
Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 256 Grainger Dr, Birmingham
Groceries
3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
2/10
Minimal park space nearby
Nightlife
0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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Food Giant
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City Gear By DTLR
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Cato Fashions
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Rainbow
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Daylight Donuts
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7Angels Coffee & Smoothie Cafe
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Heritage Coffee
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Sec Bar & Lounge
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Walmart Deli
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Mimis Cake Pops
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