Canterbury

Mobile, AL

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Canterbury - Mobile, AL Area Guide

A relaxed suburban enclave offering quick access to the Azalea City’s best amenities

Suburb Commuter Schools Interstate Affordable

Canterbury is a tranquil residential community in the southwestern suburbs of Mobile, about ten miles from Downtown. The low-key setting is notable for its lush tree cover and extensive sidewalks, creating a perfect environment for leisurely strolls around the neighborhood. Most of the apartment options can be found around the northwest corner of Canterbury, with single-family homes being more common elsewhere. Mobile Regional Airport and the University of South Alabama are both just a short drive to the north, and easy access to Highway 90 and I-10 puts you just minutes away from the city center as well as the Mobile Aeroplex, making Canterbury a great choice for commuters.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Canterbury is $1,010 for one bedroom, $1,102 for two bedrooms, and $1,657 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Canterbury has increased by 5.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 699 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,010/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 953 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,102/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,332 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,657/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Daily Essentials

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Medal of Honor Park
  • Mobile Botanical Gardens
  • Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

Airports

  • Mobile International
  • Mobile Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.