Cahaba Heights, Homewood, and Vestavia Hills
Over the Mountain Apartments in Cahaba Heights and Beyond
Just south of downtown, over Red Mountain, you’ll find some of Birmingham’s most popular places to call home. Homewood is its own city, tucked into Shades Valley. Vestavia Hills sits just south of it along Shades Mountain and includes Cahaba Heights, a village-style neighborhood off US 280 near the Cahaba River. Whether you’re drawn to a walkable downtown, wooded streets along the ridge, or a small neighborhood with big personality, our apartments in Cahaba Heights, Homewood, and Vestavia Hills keep the rest of Birmingham an easy drive away.
What Is There to Do in Homewood, AL?
Homewood’s walkable downtown is the best place to start, with locally owned boutiques, restaurants, and coffee shops along 18th Street South, plus more dining around SoHo Square. When you want to stretch your legs, the Shades Creek Greenway is a local favorite for morning walks, evening runs, and weekend bike rides. Samford University’s campus adds athletics, performances, and events throughout the year. Homewood also sits right on the other side of Red Mountain from the city, so a dinner reservation downtown or a game at Regions Field never feels like a trek.
What Is It Like to Live in Vestavia Hills, AL?
Living in Vestavia Hills means leafy streets, plenty of green space, and a short drive to downtown Birmingham. US-31 and I-65 carry you over the mountain toward downtown offices, UAB, and the Southside in minutes, while restaurants, shops, and everyday errands line US-31 through the heart of the city. Wald Park is a go-to for its pool, playground, and picnic spots, and McCallum Park’s trails follow Little Shades Creek for a quiet walk under the trees.
Is Cahaba Heights Part of Vestavia Hills?
Yes, Cahaba Heights is a neighborhood within Vestavia Hills, on the city’s northeast side along US 280. It was an unincorporated community until Vestavia Hills annexed it in 2002, which is why you’ll still see local addresses listed as Birmingham, Vestavia, or Cahaba Heights. Whatever the mailing label says, the neighborhood has a character of its own, with local restaurants, coffee shops, fitness studios, and longtime barbecue joints clustered close together. Choosing one of our apartments in Cahaba Heights also puts The Summit’s shopping and dining minutes away, along with easy grocery runs and a quick trip downtown on US 280. When you want to get outside, the Cahaba River is close by too.
Pick your side of the mountain, and our leasing team will help you find the right fit for your budget, your pets, and your routine. Browse current availability or reach out today to tour apartments in Cahaba Heights, Homewood, or Vestavia Hills.
