Overton

Mobile, AL

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Overton - Mobile, AL Area Guide

A majestic suburb with oak trees and winding roads

Suburban Commuter Affordable Family-Friendly

Majestic oak trees and large homes perched along hilly, winding roads define the Overton neighborhood. This picturesque community is located about 14 miles southwest of Downtown Mobile. Overton is especially convenient for those interested in living near the University of South Alabama, located just four miles northeast, or the Mobile Regional Airport, four miles northwest. Cottage Hill Park sits immediately east of town and offers ball fields, a walking path, and picnic areas. Shops and restaurants are available on the two western edges of town. For more shopping and dining options, locals can head northeast to the Shoppes at Bel Air in Brookwood.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Overton is $980 for one bedroom, $1,198 for two bedrooms, and $1,429 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Overton has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 792 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $980/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,122 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,198/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,419 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,429/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 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.