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Vestavia, AL

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A scenic Birmingham suburb with a lot to offer

Suburban Upscale Peaceful Family-Friendly Convenient

Vestavia, also known as Vestavia Hills, is a family-friendly suburb situated about six miles south of Birmingham. Vestavia enjoy a small-town atmosphere, exceptional schools, and lush natural beauty within minutes of Birmingham’s many big-city amenities.

Vestavia offers an array of suburban amenities, from diverse restaurants and shops strewn along Highway 31 to numerous brand-name retailers and eateries at the Summit Birmingham. Vestavia is also home to scenic parks such as Wald Park and McCallum Park, where residents partake in all kinds of outdoor recreation.

Multiple area attractions are within minutes of tranquil Vestavia, including the Birmingham Zoo, Railroad Park Foundation, and Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. Quick access to Highway 31, I-65, and I-459 makes getting around from Vestavia simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Vestavia, AL is $1,400 for one bedroom, $1,547 for two bedrooms, and $1,840 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vestavia has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,400/month
824 Sq Ft
House
$2,340/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,762/month
493 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,387/month
777 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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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.

2

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

29

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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.