Whether you're hunting for a new place or not, it can occasionally be fun to explore a luxury listing to see what life could be like if money were no object. So what exactly does the top-end of Birmingham's rental market look like these days — and what top-notch amenities might someone get, given these astronomical prices?
We combed through local listings in Birmingham via rental site Zumper to identify the city's most luxurious listings.
Read on to see the select listings currently on the market. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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164 Baldwin Road
Right off the bat, salivate over this single-family home situated at 164 Baldwin Road. It has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it takes up 2,844 square feet. Whereas the average price for a four-bedroom rental in Birmingham is approximately $3,783/month, this place is currently listed at $6,995/month. What makes it so high-priced?
The building boasts garage parking and outdoor space. In the single-family home, you can expect an open floor plan, hardwood and tile floors, a fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and recessed lighting, high ceilings, large closets and a patio. Cats and dogs aren't permitted in this deluxe home.
Per Walk Score ratings, this location is very walkable and isn't particularly bikeable.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
357 E. Frank St.
Then there's this single-family home over at 357 E. Frank St. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and it's a voluminous 2,861 square feet in size. Whereas the average price for a three-bedroom rental in Birmingham is roughly $2,350/month, this stately home is currently listed at $6,000/month.
The building has garage parking and outdoor space. In the single-family home, you can anticipate hardwood and carpet flooring, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. Cats and dogs are not permitted.
Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is very walkable and has some bike infrastructure.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
531 Bloomfield Court
Then, there's this condo located at 531 Bloomfield Court. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it encompasses 1,964 square feet. Whereas the average price for a two-bedroom rental in Birmingham is about $1,900/month, this home is currently going for $3,500/month. What makes it so steep?
The building comes with garage parking and outdoor space. In the single-family home, you can expect an open living room floor plan, hardwood and carpet flooring, recessed lighting, high ceilings, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, a separate dining room area, in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet and a fireplace. Living in this top-of-the-line home is a human-only thing: cats and dogs are not permitted.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is very walkable and is relatively bikeable.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
