Melrose Place

1501 15th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago
Total Monthly Price
$1,116 - $1,269
Bedrooms
1 Bed
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
495 sq ft

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1x1-W/D [3rd Floor]

$1,116 - $1,269 Total Monthly Price
1 Bed, 1 Bath
495 Sq. Ft.
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Details

Lease Term Options

  • 6 - 18 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1969
  • 36 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Building Fee
    $12 / mo
  • Trash/Dumpster Fee
    $15 / mo
  • Pest Control Fee
    $5 / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $75

Due at Move-In

  • Water Set Up Fee
    $20
  • Administrative Fee
    $200
  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    $400

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

  • coded entry
  • Gated Communtity
  • No Utilities Included
  • Off-Street Parking
  • pool

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Freezer
  • Granite Countertops
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Kitchen

Community Features

  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Gated
  • Pool
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Walk To Campus

Map of Melrose Place

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Very drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

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Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Commuter Rail

7 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

14 min Drive

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

Moving to Five Points South, Birmingham, AL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Melrose Place proximity to Highland Plaza. Highland Plaza is 1.3 miles away.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, Melrose Place has limited public transit, including 1 transit stop within 2 miles. Transit options include Birmingham.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Melrose Place are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Vulcan Park and Museum, McWane Science Center, and Birmingham Zoo.

Airports

Living in Five Points South provides easy access to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, located just 13 minutes from Melrose Place.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Epic School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Glen Iris Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Parker High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10

Ramsay High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Spain Rehab

Grades K-12

Public

Not rated

Glen Iris Baptist School

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Univ. of Ala. at Birmingham Walk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Virginia College, Birmingham Drive: 8 min (3.6 mi)
Birmingham Southern College Drive: 9 min (4.8 mi)
Samford University Drive: 9 min (4.8 mi)

About Melrose Place

Welcome to Melrose Place Apartments, a well-maintained community in Birmingham’s vibrant Five Points South neighborhood. Originally built in 1969 and updated in the early 2020s, Melrose Place offers modern apartment living in one of the city's most… convenient and walkable locations.

Each apartment features vinyl flooring, stainless steel appliances, updated lighting, a dishwasher, central heating and air conditioning, and the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer.

Residents enjoy a variety of community amenities, including a gated entrance with controlled access, a swimming pool, and a community courtyard with outdoor seating areas perfect for relaxing or gathering with friends.

Located just minutes from UAB, Five Points South, Downtown Birmingham, and Homewood, Melrose Place is an excellent choice for those seeking apartments near UAB in Birmingham, AL with modern amenities and a great location.

Discover comfortable, convenient living at Melrose Place 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
$39.50-49.50 Monthly Service Fees
Monthly Water/Sewer Charges Vary

All Pets Are Welcome!
$300 Initial Pet Fee
$15 Monthly Pet Fee (Per Pet)

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