University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL

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University of South Alabama - Mobile, AL

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For the red, white, and blue, go Jags!

USA South Jaguars Public Affordable Engaging Collaborative Convenient

The University of South Alabama is home to a dynamic community of leaders and learners who support and challenge one another to be actively engaged citizens. Founded in 1963, USA is where students discover and strengthen their career passions and form connections that result in lifelong relationships. South offers more than 100 academic programs, allowing students and faculty to collaboratively identify problems and effect change together.

Situated in Alabama’s third largest city, options for apartment rentals abound near USA. Neighborhoods convenient to South’s campus include Parkhill, College Park, Westhill, and Berkleigh. Nearby access to I-65 allows for easy commutes and travels.

NCAA Division I Jaguars athletics, over 200 student organizations, the John W. Laidlaw Performing Arts Center, and countless events hosted by Jaguar Productions provide plenty of options for on-campus entertainment. Opportunities for off-campus adventures are abundant with Downtown Mobile less than 15 miles away and Gulf Shores less than 70 miles away.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Mobile, AL is $833 for a studio, $976 for one bedroom, $1,156 for two bedrooms, and $1,511 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mobile has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 464 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $833/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 713 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $976/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,002 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,156/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,368 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,511/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Clark Shaw Magnet School

Public

Grades 5-8

598 Students

Hutchens Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

583 Students

EicholdMertz School Of Math And Science

Public

Grades PK-5

507 Students

Old Shell Creative Performing Art

Public

Grades K-5

381 Students

Dawes Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

584 Students

Clark Shaw Magnet School

Public

Grades 5-8

598 Students

Denton Magnet School of Technology

Public

Grades 6-8

314 Students

Bernice J Causey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,418 Students

Phillips Preparatory Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

499 Students

Dunbar Creative Performing Arts

Public

Grades 6-8

345 Students

Baker High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,491 Students

WP Davidson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,535 Students

Murphy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,254 Students

John L Leflore Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

618 Students

Ben C Rain High School

Public

Grades 9-12

589 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mobile Botanical Gardens
  • Medal of Honor Park
  • 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 June 2025.