Village Square Landings
4141 Pinson Valley Pky,
Birmingham, AL 35215
$723 - $1,059 | 1-3 Beds
With tree-lined streets, lush expanses of forest, and open field Echo Highlands provides residents with a pastoral living experience that captures the heart of visitors and native Southerners alike. Echo Highlands feels rural since the neighborhood is predominately residential, but there are shops and restaurants scattered throughout the area and there are several retail plazas nearby as well. Echo Highlands has housing for every budget, but renters are attracted to the area for its affordable rentals and low cost of living. Along with apartments, there are also single-family homes on large plots of land available for rent. Although Echo Highlands is a great choice for renters seeking a wooded escape, renters aren’t far from modern amenities. The neighborhood is located next to Jefferson State Community College and just 14 miles from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. For more dining, shopping, and entertainment options resident travel into Downtown Birmingham, which is about a 30-minute drive away.
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Echo Highlands is $765 for one bedroom, $911 for two bedrooms, and $1,063 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Echo Highlands has increased by 4.4% in the past year.
1 BR
429 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$765/month
Average Rent
2 BR
953 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$911/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,138 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,063/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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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.
Current Resident
2 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
Echo Highlands is one of the most affluent African American neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL. It's very quiet and the residents are very nice and friendly. The yards are clean. You'll feel a sense of togetherness living in this community.
Niche User
10 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
There are a couple different ethnicities and races in this area.
Niche User
10 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
I like the community. Its a quiet neighborhood and many of the people that live in the area have been here since I was young.
Niche User
10 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
Since it isn't a high traffic area, there aren't many passerbys that speed and get in accidents.
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