Wilbur

1605 12th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago
Monthly Rent
$834 - $937
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Bedrooms
1 Bed
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
550 sq ft

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1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment, Ground Level

$834 - $937
1 Bed, 1 Bath
550 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
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Details

Lease Term Options

  • 7 - 12 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1925
  • 8 units2 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

  • Administrative Fee
    $350
  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    $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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Property Highlights

  • Community Washer/Dryer
  • No Utilities Are Included In Rent Price
  • Coded Entry
  • street parking

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Vintage Building
  • Walk To Campus

Map of Wilbur

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

6 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

14 min Drive

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

Moving to Five Points South, Birmingham, AL

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, Wilbur has limited public transit, including 1 transit stop within 2.1 miles. Transit options include Birmingham.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Wilbur are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.9 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 Wilbur.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Glen Iris Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10

Homewood Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Parker High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

The Sunshine School at Children

Grades PK-12

Private

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: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Virginia College, Birmingham Drive: 8 min (3.4 mi)
Birmingham Southern College Drive: 9 min (4.7 mi)
Samford University Drive: 10 min (5.2 mi)

About Wilbur

Welcome to Wilbur Apartments, a historic community built in 1935 and located on 12th Street South, between Birmingham’s popular Glen Iris and Five Points South neighborhoods. Comprised of just eight one-bedroom apartments, Wilbur offers an affordable… living option in a highly walkable location near many of Birmingham’s top destinations.

Each apartment features its own unique layout and historic character, preserving much of the building’s original charm. Select apartments include an in-unit washer and dryer, while all residents have access to a convenient on-site laundry facility. Street parking is available for residents.

Wilbur is within easy walking distance of UAB Highlands Hospital, UAB Campus, Vulcan Trail, and Five Points South, with quick access to Downtown Birmingham, Homewood, and local dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Discover affordable apartments near UAB in Birmingham, AL that combine historic character, walkability, and a prime location at Wilbur Apartments.

New residents must set up their electric accounts with Alabama Power and natural gas accounts with Spire Gas.

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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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