Jackson Heights

Mobile, AL

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Jackson Heights - Mobile, AL Area Guide

A calm Southern locale near two colleges

Affordable Great Location Commuter Convenient Wooded

Similar to many Southern communities, Jackson Heights is a quiet, wooded neighborhood. Jackson Heights is predominantly residential and provides options for every budget from affordable to upscale. Jackson Heights rentals range from quaint ranch-style houses with classic porches to modern luxury apartments. There are several shopping centers, restaurants, and medical offices located in or just outside of the neighborhood, so residents don’t have to go far to get what they need. Great for students and university employees, Jackson Heights is located midway between the University of South Alabama and Spring Hill College. Residents enjoy proximity to some of the city’s best greens spaces as well, including Medal of Honor Park and the Country Club of Mobile, which borders Jackson Heights to the north. For even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, Downtown Mobile is only eight miles west of Jackson Heights.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Jackson Heights is $826 for a studio, $894 for one bedroom, and $1,058 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jackson Heights has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $826/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 669 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $894/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 924 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,058/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 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 Regional
  • Mobile 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.