Mobile Apartments with Garages & Covered Parking
Gulf Coast sun and hail are hard on cars. The five luxury communities with real garage or covered parking, compared.
Nobody moves to the Gulf Coast for the sake of their car's paint job. Between summer sun that turns a sedan into an oven, hail that arrives with twenty minutes' notice, and the June-to-November debris season, covered parking in Mobile is a genuine quality-of-life amenity — and a rare one. Only 10 of the 26 luxury communities we track offer real garage or covered parking.
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At the top of the market, The Cottages at Schillinger's Pointe is the only community where an attached private garage comes standard — the cottages live like houses, garage door opener and all. Downtown, Merchants Plaza pairs reserved garage parking with its controlled-entry tower — the most protected car-plus-apartment combination in the city. The Mobile Lofts offers gated parking on Government Street, and in West Mobile, The Oakley at Hillcrest (covered parking, gated grounds) and 61Ninety West (secure parking) round out the list.
$$$Merchants Plaza
Downtown Mobile · Studio – 2 bed
An iconic financial-district tower reborn as downtown Mobile's premier residential address. Studios to two-bedrooms and penthouses with quartz kitchens, floor-to-ceiling windows, smart home integration, and reserved garage parking.
$$Elevate 758
Downtown Mobile · Studio – 2 bed
Industrial-style residences in a downtown high-rise, from studios up to penthouse floor plans, with a 24-hour gym and some of the best skyline views in the city.
$$$The Portier Midtown
Midtown · 1 bed – 3 bed
Midtown's newest luxury community: one- to three-bedroom apartments and carriage homes with a resort-style saltwater pool, pickleball court, yoga studio, co-working lounge, hammock garden, and a dog park.
$$The Waters at McGowin
Midtown · 1 bed – 3 bed
A gated community next to Medal of Honor Park with a resort-inspired pool, game room, and well-equipped fitness center. One- to three-bedrooms with gourmet kitchens and in-unit laundry.
$$Village at Midtown
Midtown · Studio – 3 bed
Studios through three-bedrooms in the medical district, minutes from Mobile Infirmary and downtown. A practical luxury pick for hospital professionals who want a short commute.
$$The Crossings at Cottage Hill
West Mobile · 1 bed – 3 bed
Spacious one- to three-bedrooms with screened-in patios and built-in work-from-home spaces, plus a resort-style pool and 24-hour fitness center. Easy access to downtown, the airport, and South Alabama.
$$$The Cottages at Schillinger's Pointe
West Mobile · 2 bed – 3 bed
Rental cottages that live like private homes — 1,556 to 2,062 square feet with attached garages and front-and-back porches in a premium West Mobile neighborhood.
$$Lenox Gates
West Mobile · 1 bed – 3 bed
A pet-friendly West Mobile community with one- to three-bedroom floor plans and a full neighborhood amenity set, minutes from Airport Boulevard.
$$61Ninety West
West Mobile · 1 bed – 3 bed
Modern one- to three-bedroom homes off Girby Road with gourmet stainless kitchens, in-unit washers and dryers, a pool, fitness center, and secure parking.
$$The Oakley at Hillcrest
West Mobile · 1 bed – 2 bed
A well-kept gated community in the heart of West Mobile with unusually spacious one- and two-bedroom plans — many with real fireplaces — plus a pool, outdoor lounge, and fitness center.
Questions to ask before signing
Is the spot reservedor first-come? What's the monthly add-on, and is it waived on longer leases? For gated lots, how do guests park? And if hurricanes worry you, ask whether the garage structure is enclosed or open-sided — an open carport stops sun and hail, but an enclosed garage is what you want in a named storm. More on that in our hurricane season guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which Mobile apartments have attached or private garages?
The Cottages at Schillinger's Pointe is the only community where every home has its own attached garage — the cottages live like private houses. Merchants Plaza offers reserved garage parking downtown, and The Oakley at Hillcrest and 61Ninety West offer covered or secure parking.
Why does covered parking matter in Mobile?
Three reasons: summer sun that bakes interiors well past 100°F, sudden Gulf hailstorms, and hurricane season debris. Covered parking is the cheapest insurance your car can have here.
Does garage parking cost extra at Mobile apartments?
Usually. Reserved garage spots and detached garages typically add $50-150 per month, though some communities include one covered space with premium floor plans. Attached garages at cottage-style communities are built into the rent.
Details compiled from public listings and change often — verify fees, policies, and availability directly with each property.
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