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Mountain Brook, AL

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Bask in modern luxury next to Downtown Birmingham

Suburban Upscale Luxurious Family-Friendly Convenient Picturesque Charming Quaint Peaceful

Located just three miles southeast of Birmingham, Mountain Brook is an upscale suburb that offers a small-town feel wrapped in luxury and charm. Predominantly a residential area, Mountain Brook is known for its excellent school system and its strong sense of community.

Mountain Brook residents enjoy a tranquil environment on the cusp of all that Downtown Birmingham has to offer. Destinations such as the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Vulcan Park and Museum, and the Summit Birmingham Shopping Center are all within a few short minutes of Mountain Brook. Convenient access to I-459, U.S. 280, I-20, and U.S. 78 as well as Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport allows for simple commutes and travels from Mountain Brook.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mountain Brook, AL is $1,722 for one bedroom, $2,018 for two bedrooms, and $1,729 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mountain Brook has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,722/month
947 Sq Ft
House
$2,476/month
1,137 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,599/month
621 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,499/month
255 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

30

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

Crestline Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

778 Students

10
out of 10

Brookwood Forest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

578 Students

10
out of 10

Cherokee Bend Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

560 Students

10
out of 10

Mt Brook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

544 Students

10
out of 10

Mt Brook Jr High School

Public

Grades 7-9

982 Students

10
out of 10

Mt Brook High School

Public

Grades 10-12

967 Students

10
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Birmingham Zoo
  • Homewood Forest Preserve
  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens
  • Vulcan Park and Museum
  • McWane Science Center

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 2025.