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.
House for rent
$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
What's special
Two car garageBuilt in bookshelvesViews of addington squareCharming european style condoPrivate interior courtyard
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Travel times
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Consider a first-time homebuyer savings account designed to grow your down payment with up to a 6% match & a competitive APY.
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $2,300-5.2%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,425+10.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 7/8/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium | ||
| 6/2/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,195+15.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium | ||
| 1/12/2019 | Listing removed | $1,895$1/sqft |
Source: Alabama Rental Managers | ||

