Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mason City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (34 Rentals)

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Clayton Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Court

705 1st St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Renro Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Renro Apartments

1013 Tuscaloosa Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Deer Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

304 16th Plz SWBirmingham, AL 35211

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University Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Crossings

261 3rd Ave SW unit 100Birmingham, AL 35211
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Westbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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Red Top Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Top Apartments

2418 Green Springs HwyBirmingham, AL 35209
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Park Estates Duplexes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Estates Duplexes

2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Mason City, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mason City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mason City area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pearl at Homewood priced from $700. Beacon Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Mason City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$700
Beacon Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
513 at ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$949
Mountain Woods Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$950
The Abbey at Regents WalkCanterbury1BR,1BA$1,000
Valley Crest2x1 Previous Full Reno (vcb1pf)2BR,1BA$1,025
Flanagan Flats1x1 - Full Bath1BR,1BA$1,032
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes2 BR | 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mason City, AL

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mason City area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Model at Hickory Knoll in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,540. The second greatest value Mason City apartment is the 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Terrace Model at Stone Ridge Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mason City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hickory Knoll3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.14
Stone Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Terrace3BR,3BA$1.16
422 Skyview Dr, Unit K422 Skyview Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
Valley Crest2x1 Classic (vcb1)2BR,1BA$1.10
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes2 BR | 1 BA with W/D2BR,1BA$1.24
The Abbey at Regents WalkCanterbury1BR,1BA$1.25
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Beacon Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Mountain Woods Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.27
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mason City, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #38

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Alabama and customized analysis for Birmingham, Alabama. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Mason City Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

13 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mason City Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mason City?

The cheapest apartment in Mason City is The Pearl at Homewood which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Mason City costs $1,899.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mason City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 259 regular apartments in Mason City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mason City?

Cheap apartments in Mason City have an average cost of $1,222 which is $677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mason City.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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