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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Sparkling swimming pool
  • Convenient laundry facilities
  • Business center
  • Professional on-site management
  • Community amenities

Location

4220 Strathmore Dr, Montgomery, AL 36116, USA
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The Eastern Apartments

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(334) 603-6605 ext. 2

Property Overview

The Eastern Apartments received a commendable 8.4 out of 10 on Zumper, showcasing its competitive pricing, prime location, and impressive amenities like a sparkling swimming pool and business center. It offers a vibrant community atmosphere with accessible transit options and nearby social opportunities. With an emphasis on transparency and trustworthiness in its management, this property stands out for renters seeking an enhanced quality of life.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, The Eastern Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Eastern Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

Welcome to The Eastern - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1 bed1 bath688 sqft$699 /mo1 unit available
Welcome to The Eastern - 2 Beds | 1.5 Baths2 bed1.5 bath920 sqft$899 /mo1 unit available
Welcome to The Eastern - 2 Beds | 1 Bath2 bed1 bath892 sqft$899 /mo1 unit available
Welcome to The Eastern - 3 Beds | 2 Baths3 bed2 bath1,174 sqft$1,099 /mo1 unit available

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About The Eastern Apartments

HomeApartments in Montgomery The Eastern Apartments

Welcome to The Eastern at 4220 Strathmore Dr., an exceptional apartment community in Montgomery, AL, offering stylish one, two, and three-bedroom homes designed for modern living! Each home is complemented by community amenities including a sparkling swimming pool, a vibrant community garden, a business center, convenient laundry facilities, and the support of professional on-site management and maintenance teams. With a prime location in Montgomery’s 36116 ZIP code, The Eastern puts you close to everything. Enjoy quick access to Maxwell Air Force Base, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, and Baptist Medical Center South, along with shopping and dining at Eastdale Mall and The Shoppes at EastChase. Students and faculty will also appreciate proximity to Alabama State University, Auburn University at Montgomery, and Huntingdon College, making The Eastern a convenient home base for both work and school. Easy access to I-85 and US-231 makes commuting around Montgomery and beyond simple and efficient. Discover the comfort, convenience, and connection that come with life at The Eastern. Schedule your tour today and find out why so many residents are proud to call our community home!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, The Eastern Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Eastern Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Eastern Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Eastern Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, The Eastern Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Eastern Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Eastern Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Eastern Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Eastern Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Montgomery

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 20% lower than 1-bedrooms in Montgomery.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Eastern Apartments to be 10% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Montgomery.

3-bedroom apartments at The Eastern Apartments cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Montgomery.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Montgomery
A table of studio rental data trends in Montgomery
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,023
January 2024$1,023
February 2024$970
March 2024$980
April 2024$959
May 2024$959
June 2024$1,024
July 2024$959
August 2024$959
January 2025$1,119
February 2025$1,093
March 2025$1,089
April 2025$763
May 2025$415
June 2025$415
July 2025$415
August 2025$415
September 2025$481
October 2025$747
November 2025$747
December 2025$747

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Can I afford to live at 4220 Strathmore Dr?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$27,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $27,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $699.
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Schools near The Eastern Apartments

Brewbaker Intermediate School

4455 brewbaker dr

montgomery, AL, 36116

3-5Public
C-

Brewbaker Primary School

4445 brewbaker dr

montgomery, AL, 36116

PK, K-2Public
B-

McKee Pre-K Center

4015 mcinnis rd

montgomery, AL, 36116

PKPublic

Children's Center

310 n madison terrace

montgomery, AL, 36107

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Montgomery near 4220 Strathmore Dr

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 4220 Strathmore Dr, Montgomery

Groceries

2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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