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  • $2,300/mo

    521 Portobello Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242

    3beds
    2,154sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Single family residence
    Available now
    Cats, dogs OK
    Attached garage parking
    Fireplace
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Two car garageBuilt in bookshelvesViews of addington squareCharming european style condoPrivate interior courtyard
    Sign a 13 month lease by 11/30/2025 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! This one won't last long. Lease: 13 months. Advertised rate reflects base rent only. Application Process: $60 per adult (19+), due within 24 hours of deposit payment. Screening includes credit, criminal & eviction background, housing history, and employment/income verification. Holding Deposit: $500 temporarily reserves the property during application review. Refundable if application denied. Refundable if prospect cancels within 24 hours; forfeited thereafter. Credited toward security deposit at move-in. Applicants must take possession within 10 days of deposit placement or availability date. Processing Fee: $249 due at lease signing. Resident Benefits Package (RBP): $59.95/month includes renter's insurance, positive credit reporting, ID theft protection, HVAC filter delivery, on-demand pest control, and resident rewards program. Utilities: Landlord bills monthly for water/sewer/gas/trash + $10 monthly admin fee. Resident sets up electricity only. Pet Policy: Allowed with breed restrictions (max 2 without special approval). One time $500 non-refundable fee + monthly pet rent ($25/mo 0-40 lbs; $50/mo 40+ lbs; $50 for 3+ pets with approval). $200 refundable deposit for pets under 1 year. ESA/Service animals require additional documentation. School Zone: Residents verify independently.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Fireplace
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,154 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Gas Hot Water Heater, Sewage included in rent, Water included in rent, Water/Sewer
    • Has private pool: Yes
    Details
    • Parcel number: 027254991021000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Sewage, Water

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Security System
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Pool
    Location
    • Region: Birmingham

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/6/2025Price change$2,300-5.2%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/6/2025Listed for rent$2,425+10.5%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/8/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium
    6/2/2022Listed for rent$2,195+15.8%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium
    1/12/2019Listing removed$1,895$1/sqft
    Source: Alabama Rental Managers

    Neighborhood: 35242