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4221 Avenue U, Birmingham, AL 35208, USA|Central Park
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| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | $800 /mo | 1 unit available | 4221 Avenue U in Birmingham, AL is ready to be your home. The prime Avenue U location in the 35208 Zip code of Birmingham is a unique place for you to move. Be sure to come for a visit to view the available floor plans. The team of leasing professionals will be ready to help you find your new apartment. So get a head start on your move. Section 8 Available! |
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Amenities for 4221 Avenue U
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
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About 4221 Avenue U
4221 Avenue U in Birmingham, AL is ready to be your home. The prime Avenue U location in the 35208 Zip code of Birmingham is a unique place for you to move. Be sure to come for a visit to view the available floor plans. The team of leasing professionals will be ready to help you find your new apartment. So get a head start on your move. Section 8 Available!
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 4221 Avenue U compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Central Park
2-bedroom apartments at 4221 Avenue U cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Central Park.
Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
Central Park
Birmingham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,239 |
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $1,048 |
| December 2025 | $1,048 |
| January 2026 | $1,008 |
| February 2026 | $1,027 |
| March 2026 | $1,004 |
| April 2026 | $1,025 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,033 |
| June 2024 | $1,050 |
| July 2024 | $1,050 |
| August 2024 | $995 |
| October 2024 | $975 |
| November 2024 | $964 |
| December 2024 | $948 |
| January 2025 | $945 |
| February 2025 | $927 |
| March 2025 | $917 |
| April 2025 | $937 |
| May 2025 | $896 |
| June 2025 | $898 |
| July 2025 | $925 |
| August 2025 | $959 |
| September 2025 | $930 |
| October 2025 | $975 |
| December 2025 | $933 |
| January 2026 | $882 |
| February 2026 | $875 |
| March 2026 | $875 |
| April 2026 | $875 |
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Can I afford to live at 4221 Avenue U?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$32,000/yr
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Schools near 4221 Avenue U
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-
Minor Elementary School
2425 ave sensley
birmingham, AL, 35218
PK, K-5Public
C-
Charles A. Brown Elementary School
4811 court j
birmingham, AL, 35208
PK, K-5Public
C-
Richard Arrington Elementary School
2101 jefferson ave sw
birmingham, AL, 35211
PK, K-5Public
C-
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Getting around Birmingham near 4221 Avenue U
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
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
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 4221 Avenue U, Birmingham
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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