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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Professionally managed
- Pet-friendly
Location
2908 Avenue I, Birmingham, AL 35218, USA|Ensley
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Second Avenue
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Property Overview
Professionally managed and pet-friendly, with outdoor spaces available and a pet deposit required. The 28 photos offer a helpful visual preview, and its value per square foot ranks in the 80th percentile compared with nearby properties.
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
More space- Images Available
- Outdoor space
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 2908 Avenue I, Ensley
Features
| Carpet |
Appliances
| Refrigerator |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Courtyard | Outdoor Space |
| Storage |
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
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 2908 Avenue I
COMING SOON! This home is scheduled to be ready for viewing on June 12, 2026. You can still apply and reserve this home until it is ready for an in-person tour. Contact us today for more details on our pre-leasing process. Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home for rent in Birmingham featuring inviting living areas ready for your personal touch. The kitchen is equipped with an oven range and large refrigerator with storage for daily meal prep, plus the spacious living area provides room for comfortable relaxation quality. Flooring varies, with a mix of hard surfaces or carpeting throughout the home and high-air filtration through Second Nature. This Birmingham rental home is professionally managed by Second Avenue. Contact us and apply online today! OUTDOOR SPACE: A cozy small covered front porch, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or watching the world go by. A spacious backyard, offering ample room for outdoor activities and relaxation. LOCATION: Near Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Museum of Art, and Vulcan Park and Museum. With easy access to I-20, US-11, and I-65. SCHOOL DISTRICT: Birmingham City School District Second Avenue is proud to offer a Military Discount for active-duty military personnel and Hometown Hero Leasing Discounts for local heroes, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, educators, and government employees. Eligible applicants who are fully approved for a lease may qualify for a reduced security deposit on their Second Avenue home. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts unless otherwise specified. Available in select markets. Contact our leasing team to learn more and confirm eligibility. By choosing a professionally managed rental home by Second Avenue, you'll enjoy personalized services such as our all-in-one resident portal, dedicated call center, and professional maintenance program. All Second Avenue homes for rent are pet-friendly (pet fees and breed restrictions apply) and we offer convenient self-guided showings 7 days a week. Visit SecondAvenue. com to apply online, review qualification criteria, and search for additional homes for rent; or contact our leasing team for more information. Additional fees include renters insurance. Applicants must pay a hold fee within 48 hours of approval and begin the lease agreement within 7 to 12 days of approval. Don't delay, as our homes lease quickly! Please be aware of scams. Second Avenue rental homes are not advertised on, Facebook Marketplace, or any other classified advertising websites. We will never ask you to wire funds. Applications and lease signings are completed only through SecondAvenue com All photos shown are for illustrative purposes. Certain finishes, flooring, and room orientation may vary.
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 2908 Avenue I, Birmingham, AL 35218, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 283 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Ensley |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 35218 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Ensley
3-bedroom apartments at 2908 Avenue I cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Birmingham.
Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Ensley
Birmingham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $1,252 |
| August 2024 | $1,283 |
| September 2024 | $1,299 |
| October 2024 | $1,290 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $995 |
| August 2024 | $1,044 |
| September 2024 | $1,187 |
| October 2024 | $1,200 |
| November 2024 | $1,235 |
| December 2024 | $1,100 |
| January 2025 | $1,172 |
| February 2025 | $1,144 |
| March 2025 | $1,082 |
| April 2025 | $1,087 |
| May 2025 | $1,098 |
| June 2025 | $1,109 |
| July 2025 | $1,096 |
| August 2025 | $1,055 |
| September 2025 | $999 |
| October 2025 | $950 |
| January 2026 | $1,000 |
| February 2026 | $1,010 |
| March 2026 | $998 |
| April 2026 | $1,181 |
| May 2026 | $1,137 |
| June 2026 | $1,037 |
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Can I afford to live at 2908 Avenue I?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months ago | $995 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $995 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,050 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $995 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,100 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,100 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,045 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,045 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 2908 Avenue I
Minor Elementary School
2425 ave sensley
birmingham, AL, 35218
PK, K-5Public
C-
Wylam Elementary School
701 erie st
birmingham, AL, 35224
PK, K-5Public
C-
Charles A. Brown Elementary School
4811 court j
birmingham, AL, 35208
PK, K-5Public
C-
Central Park Elementary School
4915 ave q
birmingham, AL, 35208
PK, K-5Public
C-
West End Academy
1840 pearson ave sw
birmingham, AL, 35211
PK, K-5Public
C-
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Getting around Birmingham near 2908 Avenue I
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.
Transit
2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 2908 Avenue I, Birmingham
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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