Cortland Vesta
2173 Highland Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35205
$1,392 - $8,155 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds
Highland Park
Birmingham, AL
Highland Park - Birmingham, AL Area Guide
Charm and elegance in an urban setting
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Scenic
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Location
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Golf
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Hospital
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University
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One of Alabama’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods, Highland Park, is also one of its prettiest. Highland Park features hilly, wooded streets lined with a diverse collection of architecture that includes historic mansions, office towers, and apartment buildings. Other important landmarks include the Highland Park Golf Course, Virginia Samford Theatre, and the Donnelly House.
Highland Park sits along the east side of Five Points South and Southtown and is within a few blocks of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. St. Vincent Hospital and the Southview Medical Group are also located in the neighborhood. Residents enjoy local hotspots like O’Henry’s Coffee and Tea and Rojo, along with several parks, including Rufus Rhodes Park, William J. Rushton Sr. Park, and Caldwell Park. Highland Park Golf Course, the oldest golf course in Alabama, is located on the east side of the neighborhood.
Explore the Neighborhood
Highland Park Golf Course is the state’s oldest golf course, established in 1903
The popular Garage Café provides a rustic setting for pub food
Pathway leading into Caldwell Park
Caldwell Park hosts a variety of festivals and events, including the popular Do Dah Day
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Highland Park is $796 for a studio, $967 for one bedroom, $1,190 for two bedrooms, and $2,280 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland Park has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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478 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$796/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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611 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$967/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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834 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,190/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,547 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,280/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland Park - Birmingham, AL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Highland Park - Birmingham, AL offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Highland Park - Birmingham, AL provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Highland Park - Birmingham, AL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Zoo
- Vulcan Park and Museum
- McWane Science Center
- Homewood Forest Preserve
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
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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.