UAB Match Day Rental Tips: Make Alabama Home for Your Residency

Identify Your Home Priorities

Before you look for a place to rent, identify your home priorities to ensure you get all the features you need! For example, if walk-in closets, vinyl floors, and a neighborhood gym are non-negotiable, you’ll need to find a community with those details. The Heights is known in the Birmingham and Irondale communities for offering new single-family homes for lease with luxury fixtures and 5-star neighborhood amenities unheard of in the rental market.

Type of Property: We offer NEW single-family rental homes with a front yard, garage, driveway, and fenced backyard!

Square Footage: Our largest 3-bedroom homes include up to 1,437 sq/ft. 

Number of Bedrooms and Bathrooms: Homes can have up to 3 beds and 2.5 baths. 

Home Features: Homes include a fenced backyard with turf, a dog door, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, a built-in desk area, walk-in closets, and more! 

Community Amenities: The Heights has a pool, a putting green, dog parks, a dog spa, a fitness studio, and a clubhouse with a business center and kitchen area. 

Commute Time to Work/School: UAB Medical Center is only 15 minutes from The Heights. Perfect for Residents! 

Access to Amenities: Publix is across the street, and Ruffner Mountain and Vulcan Park are 15 minutes away. The Shops of Grand River and Pepper Place are a short drive! 

Special Offers: No breed restrictions for dogs! Free and fun community events like mixology classes, dog grooming, and more! Smart home technology! No-maintenance living! Washer/Dryer included!

Research Proximity to Nearby Parks, Restaurants, Shopping Centers, and More!

Before you submit your rental application for The Heights, do a deep dive into the community’s nearby outdoor recreational areas, restaurants, shopping centers, and more. This is an essential step so you can learn more about the city of Irondale and all it offers, as well as Birmingham’s vibrant community. We’ve listed some of the area’s most popular spots and their proximity to The Heights below!

Outdoor Recreation 

• Ruffner Mountain Nature Reserve (13 minutes) 
• Red Mountain Park with Remy’s Dog Park (25 minutes)
• Vulcan Park (17 minutes) 

Shopping 

• Publix (1 minute) 
• The Shops of Grand River (8 minutes) 
• Pepper Place (14 minutes) 
• Hollywood Feed (21 minutes) 

Activities 

• Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum (11 minutes) 
• Birmingham Museum of Art (13 minutes)
• Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark (15 minutes) 
• Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (15 minutes)
• McWane Science Center (16 minutes) 
• Birmingham Zoo (17 minutes) 
• Birmingham Botanical Gardens (20 minutes) 

Restaurants 

Casual Eats 

• Neighbor’s Brews and Pies (9 minutes)
• SAW’s Soul Kitchen (13 minutes) 
• Ferus Brewery (14 minutes)

Special Night Out 

• North Italia (14 minutes) 
• Surin of Thailand (14 minutes) 
• Chez Fonfon (17 minutes) 
• Golden Age Wine (18 minutes)   

Take a Tour of Your New Home Before Moving In

Moving into a new home can be exciting, but before you show up on move-in day with a couch that’s too large for your living room or curtains that are too short for the window frame, take an in-person or virtual tour of the home you’re interested in. This helpful step will allow you to understand the dimensions of the space so you can make an informed decision on what will work for you, your family, or your roommates! Don’t forget to ask questions about the elevations and exterior colors of the home you choose because they will vary. Before you leave The Heights community, check out the amenities and see why this neighborhood is known as a place that prioritizes luxury living! 

Check Out Our 5-Star Reviews! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It’s always helpful to read recent reviews of the neighborhood you’re considering moving to. If you still need an extra nudge to decide to move to our community, check out some of our incredible 5-star reviews from The Heights residents!

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