
La Vista
1240 38th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Details
Lease Term Options
- 12 mo
Property Information
- Built in 1965
- 12 units / 2 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$50
Due at Move-In
- Administrative Fee$600
- Surface Lot
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Property Highlights
- Balconies & Patios
- No Utilities Are Included In Rent Price
- Off-Street Parking
- On-site Parking
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Breakfast Nook
- Ceiling Fans
- Den
- Dishwasher
- Double Pane Windows
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Heating
- Instant Hot Water
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Large Bedrooms
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Tub/Shower
- Views
- Vinyl Flooring
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Short Term Lease
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Transit


Moving to Highland Park, Birmingham, AL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate La Vista proximity to Clairmont Shopping Center, 600 Olde English Ln, and Highland Plaza. Clairmont Shopping Center is 0.7 miles away, and 600 Olde English Ln is within a 26 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, La Vista has limited public transit, including 1 transit stop within 2.8 miles. Transit options include Birmingham.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near La Vista are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.6 miles, including Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham Zoo, and Vulcan Park and Museum.
Airports
Living in Highland Park provides easy access to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, located just 12 minutes from La Vista.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Homebound Elementary School
Grades K-6
Public
Avondale Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
We Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Rose of Lima School
Grades PK-8
Private
George Washington Carver High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Arlington School
Grades 9-12
Private
Homebound High School
Grades 7-12
Public
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Univ. of Ala. at Birmingham
Drive: 6 min (2.4 mi)
Virginia College, Birmingham
Drive: 10 min (4.7 mi)
Samford University
Drive: 10 min (5 mi)
Birmingham Southern College
Drive: 13 min (6.4 mi)
About La Vista
La Vista features updated stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, natural lighting, balconies, barnyard doors, laminate hardwood flooring, on-site parking, and a washing machine/dryer. Residents are within walking distance of some of the... area's many parks, Highland Park Golf Course, and a short drive from Forest Park, Piggly Wiggly Clairmont, St. Vincent's Hospital, and the Lakeview District.
New residents must set up their electric accounts with Alabama Power.
Book a tour directly through our website at !
Costs:
$75 Per Application
$400 Security Deposit
$200 Administration Fee
$20 Initial Water Start-Up Fee
$39.50 Monthly Service Fees
Monthly Water/Sewer Charges Vary
All Pets Are Welcome!
$300 Initial Pet Fee
$15 Monthly Pet Fee (Per Pet)
La Vista features updated stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, natural lighting, balconies, barnyard doors, laminate hardwood flooring, on-site parking, and a washing machine/dryer. Residents are within walking distance of some of the area's many parks, Highland Park Golf Course, and a short drive from Forest Park, Piggly Wiggly Clairmont, St. Vincent's Hospital, and the Lakeview District.
New residents must set up their electric accounts with Alabama Power.
Book a tour directly through our website at !
Costs:
$75 Per Application
$400 Security Deposit
$200 Administration Fee
$20 Initial Water Start-Up Fee
$39.50 Monthly Service Fees
Monthly Water/Sewer Charges Vary
All Pets Are Welcome!
$300 Initial Pet Fee
$15 Monthly Pet Fee (Per Pet)
La Vista is an apartment community in Birmingham, AL
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