University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL

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University of South Alabama - Mobile, AL Area Guide

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mobile, AL is $857 for a studio, $1,025 for one bedroom, $1,190 for two bedrooms, and $1,502 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mobile has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 458 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $857/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 711 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,025/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,015 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,190/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,344 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,502/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of South Alabama - Mobile, AL (University) is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Essentials are more spread out in University of South Alabama - Mobile, AL (University), so everyday errands require more planning.

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of South Alabama - Mobile, AL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100
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Schools

Clark Shaw Magnet School

Public

Grades K-8

598 Students

10/10

Hutchens Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

583 Students

10/10

Eichold-Mertz School Of Math And Science

Public

Grades PK-5

507 Students

10/10

Old Shell Creative Performing Art

Public

Grades K-5

381 Students

10/10

Dawes Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

584 Students

9/10

Clark Shaw Magnet School

Public

Grades K-8

598 Students

10/10

Denton Magnet School of Technology

Public

Grades 6-8

314 Students

10/10

Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies

Public

Grades 6-8

252 Students

10/10

Bernice J Causey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,418 Students

9/10

Phillips Preparatory Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

499 Students

8/10

Baker High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,491 Students

7/10

WP Davidson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,535 Students

6/10

Murphy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,254 Students

4/10

Acceleration Day And Evening Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

409 Students

3/10

John L Leflore Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

618 Students

2/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Mobile Regional
  • Mobile International

Colleges

Top Apartments Near University of South Alabama

Cimarron Ridge

Cimarron Ridge

6427 Grelot Rd,
Mobile, AL 36695

$899 - $1,294

1-2 Beds

Portofino Apartments

Portofino Apartments

3907 Michael Blvd,
Mobile, AL 36609

$875 - $1,421

1-2 Beds

Huntleigh Woods

Huntleigh Woods

375 Hillcrest Rd,
Mobile, AL 36608

$955 - $1,155

1-2 Beds

The Park Apartments

The Park Apartments

1 Country Ln,
Mobile, AL 36608

$999 - $1,301

1-2 Beds

Timber Ridge Apartments

Timber Ridge Apartments

6700 Wall St,
Mobile, AL 36695

$1,349 - $1,601

1-3 Beds

Ashford Place

Ashford Place

6075 Grelot Rd,
Mobile, AL 36609

$1,015 - $1,215

1-2 Beds

Southern Oaks

Southern Oaks

833 S University Blvd,
Mobile, AL 36609

$845 - $1,190

1-2 Beds

Park West Apartments

Park West Apartments

1663-1701 Hillcrest Rd,
Mobile, AL 36695

$1,018 - $1,430

1-2 Beds

The Mirage

The Mirage

112 S University Blvd,
Mobile, AL 36608

$1,400 - $1,970

2-4 Beds

Houses Near University of South Alabama

265 Thrift St

265 Thrift St,
Mobile, AL 36609

$2,800

4 Beds | 3 Baths

7485 Old Shell Rd

7485 Old Shell Rd,
Mobile, AL 36608

$655

1 Bed | 1 Bath

1263 Smithfield Rd E

1263 Smithfield Rd E,
Mobile, AL 36695

$2,100

3 Beds | 2 Baths

4657 Barbara Mitchell Dr

4657 Barbara Mitchell Dr,
Mobile, AL 36608

$1,400

3 Beds | 1 Bath

6071 Highland Cir N

6071 Highland Cir N,
Mobile, AL 36608

$1,650

3 Beds | 2 Baths

5213 Pineview Ln S

5213 Pineview Ln S,
Mobile, AL 36608

$1,575

3 Beds | 1 Bath

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† 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.

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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.

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