Vestavia Hills

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Vestavia Hills, AL Area Guide

Enjoy good old fashion Southern hospitality in this charming community

Laid-Back Great Schools Restaurants Great Location Family-Friendly

Less than 10 miles south of Birmingham, Vestavia Hills exemplifies laid-back Southern charm that makes it one of Alabama’s most sough-after cities. Its Southern hospitality, top-notch schools, and thriving economy draw in residents from all walks of life. Those looking to rent in Vestavia Hills have a flourishing rental market to enjoy.

Dining options ranging from southern comfort food to international cuisines are centered along Highway 31 while shopping centers are scattered throughout town. One of the most popular shopping destinations is the Summit Birmingham. This large mall has everything from chain eateries to designer stores. Places like Vestavia Country Club, McCallum Park, and Rathmell Sports Park offer outdoor adventures for the whole family.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Vestavia Hills, AL is $1,292 for one bedroom, $1,488 for two bedrooms, and $1,778 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vestavia Hills has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,292/month
805 Sq Ft
House
$2,787/month
1,058 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,714/month
387 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,975/month
962 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Vestavia Hills, AL

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Vestavia Hills Elementary School East

Public

Grades PK-5

759 Students

Vestavia Hills Elementary School West

Public

Grades PK-5

745 Students

Cahaba Heights Community School

Public

Grades PK-5

474 Students

Liberty Pk Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

586 Students

Vestavia Hills Elementary Central

Public

Grades K-5

790 Students

Louis Pizitz Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,158 Students

Liberty Park Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

503 Students

Vestavia Hills High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,578 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Birmingham Zoo
  • Homewood Forest Preserve
  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens
  • Vulcan Park and Museum
  • Aldridge Botanical Gardens

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.