5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Hardwood floors
- Granite counter tops
- Built in bookshelves
- Pet friendly
- Private interior courtyard
Location
521 Portobello Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242, USA
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Contact
America's Rental Managers
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Property Overview
Featuring hardwood floors, granite countertops, and built-in bookshelves, the property also includes a private interior courtyard and is pet-friendly, with nearby amenities serving pet owners. With 24 photos available, potential renters can easily visualize the space, and the property's value per square foot places it in the 92.31 percentile compared to others in the area. Additionally, the proximity to multiple pet supply stores and hospitals, along with a lack of breed restrictions, enhances its appeal to pet owners.
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
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 521 Portobello Rd
Apartment Amenities
| Fireplace | Gas Fireplace |
| Gas Hot Water Heater | Washer/Dryer Hookups |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| Microwave | Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Water/Sewer |
Grounds
| Community Pool | Garage Parking |
| Swimming Pool |
Other
| Wired For Alarm |
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
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Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 521 Portobello Rd
Sign a 13 month lease by 10/31/25 and receive ONE FREE MONTH!!! Applied to the second full month. You will love this charming, European style condo and its convenient access to major shopping, entertainment, and business districts. This is the popular Barrister floor plan with views of Addington Square. The condo boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 and a half bathrooms with many extras such as a two car garage, hardwood floors throughout the first floor, granite counter tops in the kitchen, built in bookshelves, and plantation shutters throughout the entire home. There is also a private interior courtyard. Water and Sewer is included in the rent as well! Community pool within walking distance, and the community park (green space) is right outside of your front door! Call 205-824-5008 to schedule a viewing. This one won't last long. All Americas Rental Manager’s residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $59.95/month which includes liability renter's insurance, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score with timely rent payments, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, routine HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze, our best-in-class resident rewards program, on-demand pest control, and much more! More details upon application. Pet Friendly! Breed restrictions apply. One-Time Pet Fee = $500.00 plus Monthly Pet Rent will apply (additional $200 pet deposit required for puppies under 1 yr of age) Pet Rent Prices Based on Animal Weight (1-40 lbs = $25; 41lbs+ = $50) *If 2 pets in the household, pet rent is based on the largest pet* $249 Lease processing fee due at move-in. The square footage listed is approximate. Tenant to verify school system zoning for the home. Resident to verify and transfer Electricity service into their name, maintain, and pay service provider directly for the duration of the lease term. Landlord to verify and maintain Water, Sewer (if applicable), Gas (if applicable), and Trash services in the Landlord's name for the duration of the lease term. Landlord will receive bills, and Resident will be billed monthly for the cost of their exact usage of each service. Resident will also pay a $10/month Utility Billing Fee in addition to rent and any other monthly charges. The security deposit for the home is equal to the monthly rent amount. This deposit is only refundable for a period of 24 hours after payment due to cancellation. Any cancellations after the initial 24-hour period, except for denial of your rental application, will result in forfeiture of the full deposit amount. The application fee is $60 per applicant. Any adult that plans to live in the home must apply. Visit the "Rental Qualifications" page on our website for a detailed list of rental criteria: armrents com If you place a security deposit on the home, you and any adult that will be living in the home must apply by midnight of the same day or the home will go back on the market, and the security deposit is placed on hold. Failure to provide the documentation needed for ARM to complete your application in the 24-hour time period will result in the application being placed on hold and the home will go back on the market. America's Rental Managers is a leader in the AL Property Management and Rental market. Give us a call today to schedule a viewing! 205-824-5008. Check out our FAQs for more information about our policies and ..
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 521 Portobello Rd compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 543 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 4 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 35242 |
|---|---|
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Birmingham
3-bedroom apartments at 521 Portobello Rd cost about 84% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Birmingham.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Birmingham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,237 |
| December 2023 | $1,247 |
| 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 | $1,251 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 521 Portobello Rd?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$92,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $92,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,300.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| This month | $2,300 |
Schools near 521 Portobello Rd
Inverness Elementary School
5251 valleydale rd
birmingham, AL, 35242
PK, K-3Public
A
Oak Mountain Intermediate School
5486 caldwell mill rd
birmingham, AL, 35242
4-5Public
A
Linda Nolen Learning Center
2280 highwy 35
pelham, AL, 35124
PK, K-12Public
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Internet available near 521 Portobello Rd
Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Birmingham near 521 Portobello Rd
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
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 521 Portobello Rd, Birmingham
Groceries
3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
0/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
0/10
Minimal park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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