Heading
east from I-65 on Airport Blvd., if you turn
right at the Florida ST. intersection in the area of Rosswood and Brookwood, there are some very nice patio homes if you stay on that road to the end, which I think becomes Grant Street. Some might be available to rent. I couldn't find any information on it internet-wise.
There is also
Summerville Court, adjacent to the very nice Ashland Place historic neighborhood, on corner of Upham andSpring Hill Avenue, in Midtown. There are probably opportunities to rent there. They are condos for sale.
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This is a nice area and could be a great location for you. Ideally, you would buy a home because I think you will see some appreciation, depending upon the area, in the 2 years you will be here. Areas with most appreciation in Mobile are not West Mobile; it's Spring Hill, then Midtown following that. That's why people keep recommending Spring Hill. It's great advice.
Mobile seems to be behind in the real estate bubble. Since we have a lot of industry locating here soon- EADS, Thyssen-Krupp, etc. ...., we should see an upward creep to home prices because of that.