Mertz Homes for Rent

Mertz, a neighborhood in Mobile, offers a suburban feel within city limits, providing a peaceful residential community. The area features midcentury ranch-style homes and cottages from the 1960s to the 1980s, with options for brick and vinyl exteriors. The streets are lined with tall oak trees and larger yards filled with greenery. Mertz is not walkable but features a dense array of single-family houses and a business region. The McGowin Park strip mall serves as a local retail hub, with stores like Costco and Dick’s Sporting Goods, and dining options ranging from fast food at Five Guys and Starbucks to sit-down restaurants like Blue’s Tavern, Osman’s Restaurant, and Royal Knight Restaurant. For recreation, residents can visit Topgolf, the USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, and the historic Bragg-Mitchell Mansion. Maitre Park offers sports fields and playgrounds, while Heron Lakes Country Club provides an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse. Mertz is about 7 miles from downtown Mobile, accessible via Interstate 10 East, and is served by The Wave Transit System and Mobile International Airport. Major employers include Fox10 News, and the nearby Mobile Infirmary provides healthcare services.