Vestavia Hills, AL gets its moniker from the Temple of Vesta in Rome, Italy. Apartment renters enjoy a large land area with plenty of open spaces for neighborhood gatherings, sporting events or just hanging out with family and friends. There is a strong focus on the family unit, with many clubs, teams and programs aimed at children and family fun. Vestavia Hills is the hometown of two Major League Baseball pitchers, Chris Hammond and Josh Hancock.
The city was named after the former mayor of Birmingham's estate Vestavia. Mayor George B. Ward's estate was crafted after the Temple of Vista in Rome. Once it was completed in 1925, the Vestiva estate became an area landmark.
The quaint neighborhoods of Vestavia Hills grew from a suburb of Birmingham to an official city in 1950. By 1960, there were just over 4,000 residents. Growing by leaps and bounds, apartment renters flocked to the area. Today, there are over 34,000 residents making the neighborhoods of this beautiful city their home.
Family is the name of the game in Vestavia Hills. If your family is looking to rent an apartment in a family and youth focused area, this city is definitely worth looking into. The city sponsors several youth sports leagues and activities. Leagues in activities as diverse as lacrosse, swimming and cheerleading are available. You can travel to nearby Birmingham for a day of sports and fun with the whole family. Newly renovated Regions Field Complex is home to the Birmingham Barons baseball team. Residents can take advantage of the improved seating, viewing and concessions at Regions Field.
Vestiva Hills is also a great location for young professional apartment renters looking for some hot nightlife. The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex houses The Legacy, a concert hall booking some of the top musicians in the country. The Zydeco is part club, part major music venue, and all party. Located in Birmingham's historic Five Points South business district, this three-story building can host multiple events and concerts simultaneously. If you just want to relax with some intimate music, there are many clubs offering a wide variety of musical tastes, like the live jazz club Blue Monkey Lounge.
There is public transportation available in town via bus service through the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority. This bus line serves the great Birmingham area, including Vestiva Hills.
For those looking to rent in an area with a strong focus on education, Vestiva Hills is an ideal location. Many major schools and colleges are in the area, including Birmingham-Southern College, Jefferson State Community College and The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
There is a wide variety of employers in the area that cater to those looking to rent an apartment in the thriving economic atmosphere in Vestavia Hills. Top employers include the City of Vestiva Hills, the United States Postal Service and Alabama Power.