* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Utilities & Essentials
Pest Control Fee
$5 / mo
Trash/Dumpster Fee
$15 / mo
Building Protection Fee
$12 / mo
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant
$75
Due at Move-In
Administrative Fee
$200
Security Deposit - Refundable
$400
Surface Lot
Dogs
Pet Fee
$300
Monthly Pet Fee
$15 / mo
Cats
Pet Fee
$300
Monthly Pet Fee
$15 / mo
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.
Convenient For
Undergraduates
Graduate Students
Faculty/Staff
Lease Terms
12 month lease
6 Month lease
8 Month
9 month lease
Flexible/Other lease
Apartment Description
Welcome to Element 26 Apartments, a thoughtfully renovated apartment community located in the heart of Birmingham’s sought-after Five Points South neighborhood. Featuring 66 well-appointed apartment homes, Element 26 blends timeless character with... modern updates, creating a comfortable and convenient living experience. Originally built in 1970 and updated in the 2010s, our apartments offer a fresh, contemporary feel while maintaining the charm of an established community. Residents enjoy access to a clean, convenient on-site laundry facility, providing an easy solution for everyday living needs.
Element 26 is ideally located within walking distance to UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham), UAB Highlands Hospital, and Five Points South dining, nightlife, and entertainment. Whether you're a student, medical professional, or anyone looking for apartments near UAB, you’ll appreciate the unbeatable location. Just minutes from Downtown Birmingham and Homewood, residents have quick access to shopping, restaurants, parks, and cultural attractions—making Element 26 a perfect choice for those seeking convenient apartments in Birmingham, AL. Discover comfortable, connected living at Element 26! Your ideal home in Birmingham’s vibrant Five Points South district. 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)
I have had to call out maintenance roughly 20 plus times in the past few months for a broken ac unit that was flooding my apartment on and off and plumbing issues, a refrigerator with mold inside that was also leaking, and there has also been horrific roach infestation the entire time no matter how clean I keep my apartment