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Highlights

  • Washer and dryer connections
  • Relaxing community setting
  • 2 bedroom/1 bathroom apartments

Location

124 21st Avenue Northeast, Birmingham, Alabama 35215, United States
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Management

Parkway Realty

Leasing office

(205) 854-8490

Property Overview

Colony Square is highly rated with an overall Zumper score of 8.5 out of 10, reflecting its competitive pricing, excellent amenities, and favorable location. The property features well-designed 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartments with convenient washer and dryer connections, set in a relaxing community environment. With strong ratings for amenities (9/10) and location (9/10), residents enjoy easy access to public transport and local attractions, making it a desirable choice for renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Colony Square is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Colony Square has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher

Floor plans

2 bd/1 ba2 bed1 bath830 sqft$775 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to Colony Square, a great place to call home! This relaxing community setting is conveniently located off Center Point Parkway. Colony Square offers 2 bedroom/1 bathroom apartments for $775 per month. All apartments are all electric with washer and dryer connections and include water, garbage service and appliances at no additional cost. Call Parkway Realty at 205-854-8490 today to schedule your appointment to view what could be your new home! Please note: this complex does NOT allow pets!

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Amenities for Colony Square

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DishwasherRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Sewer

Services

Garbage Service
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About Colony Square

HomeApartments in Birmingham Colony Square

Welcome to Colony Square, a great place to call home! This relaxing community setting is conveniently located off Center Point Parkway. Colony Square offers 2 bedroom/1 bathroom apartments for $775 per month. All apartments are all electric with washer and dryer connections and include water, garbage service and appliances at no additional cost. Call Parkway Realty at 205-854-8490 today to schedule your appointment to view what could be your new home! Please note: this complex does NOT allow pets!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Colony Square is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Colony Square has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Colony Square
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Colony Square offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Colony Square goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including garbage service. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Colony Square receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Colony Square is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Colony Square does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Colony Square provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 Colony Square compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

Lacks images
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Rent trends in Birmingham

2-bedroom apartments at Colony Square cost about 26% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Birmingham.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Birmingham
A table of studio rental data trends in Birmingham
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,035
January 2024$1,077
February 2024$877
March 2024$1,070
April 2024$1,099
May 2024$1,100
June 2024$1,112
July 2024$1,126
August 2024$1,129
September 2024$1,115
October 2024$1,160
November 2024$1,169
December 2024$1,113
January 2025$1,183
February 2025$1,121
March 2025$1,086
April 2025$995
May 2025$976
June 2025$898
July 2025$959
August 2025$962
September 2025$951
October 2025$910
November 2025$909
December 2025$879

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Can I afford to live at 124 21st Avenue Northeast?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$31,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $775.
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Schools near Colony Square

Erwin Elementary School

528 23rd ave nw

center point, AL, 35215

3-5Public
C-

Center Point Elementary School

4801 indian trail

birmingham, AL, 35215

PK, K-2Public
B

Burkett Center

8601 old hwy 31

morris, AL, 35116

PK, K-12Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Birmingham near 124 21st Avenue Northeast

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 124 21st Avenue Northeast, Birmingham

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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