Live the New Home Lifestyle Near the City, Rent in Leeds, AL!

Alex Danaila • November 29, 2021
A new home exterior of homes for rent in Leeds Alabama

The flexibility of a rental home neighborhood means you have the opportunity to pick a perfect location to fit the lifestyle you want. Between comfortable new home designs, the ideal locale, and a perfect position near Birmingham, when you rent a home in The Cottages on Weaver Avenue in Leeds, Alabama, you can create exactly the life you’re looking for! It’s easier to see when you know what life is like in the neighborhood, though, so find out here for yourself. Read on for a week in the life in The Cottages on Weaver Avenue.

A kitchen in The Cottages on Weaver Avenue new home in Leeds Alabama

An Easy Weekday Routine

On any given weekday, most of us are daydreaming about what to do when we get back home. In The Cottages on Weaver Avenue, you can look forward to rest, relaxation and a refreshing recharge at the end of your day. 3-bedroom floor plans here feature spacious private bedrooms and comfortable living spaces where everyone can stretch out. Roomy kitchens and dining areas give you plenty of space to cook, and an open layout means you can chat with family or roommates as you make dinner on the beautiful Energy Star-rated stainless steel appliances. If it’s time to walk the dog, why not go for a stroll around the neighborhood? Or, just hang out with your pooch in the private backyard. With room to breathe, and privacy for peace and quiet, you can completely recharge in a new rental home here.

Close to Everyday Conveniences

Finding a home to rent in Leeds doesn’t mean giving up on city convenience. You can live a peaceful life and still have everything you need close to home. The Cottages on Weaver Avenue is near a large number of everyday shopping necessities and tasty restaurants, and it’s even walkable to nearby stores. An extremely short drive, bike, or walk will take you to the nearby Walmart, and just across I-20 is Publix and even more restaurants. Restaurant options nearby include chain favorites like Chick-Fil-A and Whataburger, as well as local stops like Mangos Cantina and Grill, and The Purple Onion. Whether you need to stock up on groceries for the week, or just don’t want to make dinner yourself tonight, you can have it all within minutes from a new home here.

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Spending Weekends in Birmingham

And at the end of the week, excitement and activity in Birmingham is just a 25 minute drive away. With world-class food, interesting culture, exciting shopping, and no end of entertainment, nearby Birmingham offers something for everyone. Families will love stops like The Birmingham Zoo and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, where little ones can learn all about the natural world, and everyone can see the majesty of some of the world’s most amazing animals. Or, Iron City Bham is among Birmingham’s favorite venues, and musicians of every stripe stop by frequently to rock this intimate concert hall - meaning you can have front-row seats to unbelievable shows near home. And, when it’s time to raise the bar for date night, Chez Fonfon is the French bistro that dream dates are made of, owned and run by James Beard Award winning chef Frank Stitt. 

Discover Your Perfect Place in The Cottages on Weaver Avenue

The homes you’ll find for rent here in Leeds are brand new, meaning that if you take this limited-time opportunity to rent now, you can live in a brand new home nobody’s ever been in before. With comfortable designs, a great location, and unbelievable access to Birmingham, there’s no question - the dream lifestyle you want is waiting here! Start living the lifestyle you want, reach out to one of our leasing agents and ask about the close out specials here in The Cottages on Weaver Avenue.

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