Spanish Fort Apartments and Rentals

Located in the heart of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, the Southern town of Spanish Fort, AL is one of the most sought-after areas in the Deep South. A recent spark in business growth, a warm year-round climate and welcoming Southern hospitality are only some of the reasons that many families are finding their home in beautiful Spanish Fort apartments for rent. According to information from City-Data, Spanish Fort has witnessed a more than 25 percent jump in population from 2000 to 2010, and the cost of living is nearly 10 points below the nation's average, despite its vast array of oceanfront property.

Known as the "Gateway to the Delta," travelers and settlers have been attracted to the natural beauty and scenic bluffs in Spanish Fort for centuries. The beginnings of the city date back as far as 1712, when Jean-Baptiste Bienville of France founded Mobile and established Spanish Fort as a trading post. The city soon became central in one of the many chapters of the Revolutionary and Civil wars. A diverse community, Spanish Fort has been ruled under six flags, but still continues to define itself as it heads into the future. Today, Spanish Fort is a young city, having only been incorporated since 1993, but the community of small-town residents with an eye for the future here results in a period of expansive growth both residentially and commercially.

Spanish Fort has a variety of recreation. Being a young city, it is a haven for families with small children, so there is no shortage of outdoor fun to be had here. The city boasts beautiful open spaces like Meaher State Park, a sprawling facility with more than 1,300 acres packed with amenities for fishing, boating, hiking, camping and nature watching. Since Spanish Fort is located on the delta, there is a wide variety of freshwater and seawater wildlife to behold in this beautiful space, including tropical birds and alligators.

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