Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mason City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (40 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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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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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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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

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Flanagan Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flanagan Flats

633 Idlewild CirBirmingham, AL 35205

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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 Chastaine Park Apartments priced from $870. Red Top Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Mason City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chastaine Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$870
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
2700 at HomewoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
513 at ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$949
Lotus Homewood825 Oak Leaf Cir1BR,1BA$950
Mountain Woods Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$975
Valley Crest1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf)1BR,1BA$995
Beacon Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$999
The Crescent at LakeshoreTwo Bedroom/ One Bath (WO)2BR,1BA$1,020
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mason City, AL

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mason City area is the $1.31 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Pearl at Homewood in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $1,589. The second greatest value Mason City apartment is the Burkshire Model at The Abbey at Regents Walk starting at $1,467 with a $1.22 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.
The Pearl at HomewoodThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.31
The Abbey at Regents WalkBurkshire2BR,2BA$1.22
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Beacon Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
The Park at Callington1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Chastaine Park Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.28
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Mountain Woods Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.30
Valley Crest1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf)1BR,1BA$1.33
Lotus Homewood825 Oak Leaf Cir1BR,1BA$1.28

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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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 Chastaine Park Apartments which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in Mason City costs $1,725.

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 91 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 $813 which is $912 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mason City.

Expert Rental Resources

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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