Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mason City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (40 Rentals)

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property at 2300 31st St SW

$825 - $925

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2300 31st St SW

BirminghamAL35221
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Lotus Homewood
$850 - $950
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Lotus Homewood

825 Oak Leaf CirBirmingham, AL 35209
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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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914 14th St SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

914 14th St SW

914 14th St 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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Red Top Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Top Apartments

2418 Green Springs HwyBirmingham, AL 35209

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Westbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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Valley Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Crest

316 Beacon Crest LnBirmingham, AL 35209
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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 914 14th St SW priced from $600. Beacon Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Mason City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
914 14th St SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
Beacon Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
614 1st St S1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
513 at ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$780
2700 at HomewoodOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$830
Lotus Homewood825 Oak Leaf Cir1BR,1BA$850
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$890
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Chastaine Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$905
Valley Crest1x1 Classic (vca1)1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mason City, AL

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mason City area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Model at Hickory Knoll in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Mason City apartment is the 2 x 1 W/D Model at Homewood Heights starting at $1,250 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the West End 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$0.96
Homewood Heights2 x 1 W/D2BR,1BA$1.32
Beacon Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
2700 at HomewoodTwo Bedroom Partial2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Mountain Woods Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.30
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Valley Crest1x1 Classic (vca1)1BR,1BA$1.27
Lotus Homewood825 Oak Leaf Cir1BR,1BA$1.15
Chastaine Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.29
513 at ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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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!

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 914 14th St SW which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Mason City costs $1,659.

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 31 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 $630 which is $1,029 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mason City.

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