The Portier Midtown
20 Graf Dairy Dr,
Mobile, AL 36606
$1,649 - $2,785
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown Mobile Mobile, AL
The city’s historic commercial center along the Mobile River
Urban
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Waterfront
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Community
Located just west of the Mobile River, Downtown Mobile is known for its historic charm, modern apartments for rent, and waterfront parks. Bienville Square sits in the heart of this commercial hub with large trees, a lawn, paved paths, and a decorative fountain. This urban green space is host to a variety of events throughout the year like the Bayfest Music Festival. Cathedral Square Park is a cultural focal point for events such as the Artwalk. To enjoy views of the river, be sure to check out the paved paths at Cooper Riverside Park.
Interstate 10 runs through the district’s southeast corner, offering easy access to other areas in the city, including Baltimore and Arlington. Operating in an 1836 historic landmark building, Spot of Tea serves eggs cathedral and crab bisque soup. At Five Bar, locals enjoy listening to jazz with their shrimp and grits during Sunday brunch. For dinner, the Haberdasher serves residents its bison burger, pork en sambal tacos, and unique drinks such as the Easy Tiger.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Mobile is $969 for a studio, $1,184 for one bedroom, $1,240 for two bedrooms, and $1,610 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Mobile has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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466 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$969/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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693 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,184/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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970 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,240/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,278 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,610/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Mobile - Mobile, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Downtown Mobile - Mobile, AL, so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Mobile - Mobile, AL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
- Medal of Honor Park
- Mobile Botanical Gardens
- Meaher State Park
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 June 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.