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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Professionally managed
- Active-duty personnel
- Pet-friendly
Location
3401 Hickory Avenue Southwest, Birmingham, Alabama 35221, United States|Riley
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Second Avenue
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Less expensive
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 3401 Hickory Avenue Southwest, Riley
Appliances
| Refrigerator |
Building
| 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
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 3401 Hickory Avenue Southwest
COMING SOON! This home is scheduled to be ready for viewing on December 12, 2025. 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. Hard surface flooring throughout the home and high-quality air filtration through Second Nature. This Birmingham rental home is professionally managed by Second Avenue. Contact us and apply online today! LOCATION: Near Lawson State Community College, Red Mountain Park, and Birmingham Zoo. Easy access to I-11, I-65, and Lakeshore Pkwy. SCHOOL DISTRICT: Birmingham City School District OUTDOOR SPACE: Fenced yard space, corner lot. Second Avenue is proud to offer the Hometown Hero Leasing Discount Program to honor and support local heroes, including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, educators, and government employees. Eligible participants who are fully approved for a lease will enjoy 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 - Ask About 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 are pet-friendly (pet fees and breed restrictions apply) and we offer convenient self-guided showings 7 days a week. We also proudly offer military discounts for active-duty personnel. Visit SecondAvenue. com to apply online, review qualification criteria, and search for additional homes; or contact our leasing team for more information. Additional fees may include, yet not limited to septic/sewer, or renters insurance. Approved applicants must pay a hold fee 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 does not advertise 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 3401 Hickory Avenue Southwest compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 mile away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 126 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Riley |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 35221 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Riley
3-bedroom apartments at 3401 Hickory Avenue Southwest cost about 24% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Birmingham.
Median rents as of Nov 22 2025.
Birmingham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,235 |
| January 2024 | $1,200 |
| February 2024 | $1,242 |
| March 2024 | $1,246 |
| April 2024 | $1,241 |
| May 2024 | $1,251 |
| June 2024 | $1,241 |
| 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 | $1,248 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 3401 Hickory Avenue Southwest?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$38,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $38,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $950.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $1,100 |
Schools near 3401 Hickory Avenue Southwest
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-
West End Academy
1840 pearson ave sw
birmingham, AL, 35211
PK, K-5Public
C-
Hemphill Elementary School
714 12th st sw
birmingham, AL, 35211
PK, K-5Public
C-
Minor Elementary School
2425 ave sensley
birmingham, AL, 35218
PK, K-5Public
C-
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Neighborhood
Riley | Birmingham, AL
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Birmingham near 3401 Hickory Avenue Southwest
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Transit
2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 3401 Hickory Avenue Southwest, Birmingham
Groceries
1/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
0/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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