La Vista

1240 38th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222

Last Updated: 4 Days Ago

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1965
  • 12 units2 stories

Fees & 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

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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Walk Time
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Public Transit

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

Community Features

  • Short Term Lease

Map of La Vista

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Moderately drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Commuter Rail

7 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

11 min Drive

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

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

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Avondale Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

Not rated

Homebound Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

We Putnam Middle School-Magnet

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

St. Rose of Lima School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 1 out of 10

George Washington Carver High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Arlington School

Grades 9-12

Private

Not rated

Homebound High School

Grades 6-12

Public

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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

Welcome to La Vista Apartments, a stylish apartment community in the desirable Highland Park neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. Originally built in 1965 and updated in the 2010s, these apartments offer modern finishes in one of Birmingham’s most… walkable and established neighborhoods.

Each apartment features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, vinyl flooring, abundant natural light, barn-style doors, a private balcony, and the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer. Residents also enjoy on-site parking.

Located near Highland Park Golf Course and several neighborhood parks, La Vista provides easy access to Forest Park, Lakeview, St. Vincent’s Hospital, and Piggly Wiggly Clairmont. Downtown Birmingham, UAB, and some of the city’s best dining and entertainment destinations are just minutes away.

Discover apartments in Highland Park Birmingham that combine modern updates, convenient amenities, and a prime location at La Vista Apartments.

New residents must set up their electric accounts with Alabama Power.

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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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