
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mason City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (22 Rentals)
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The Park at Buckingham

530 11th St SW

1337 Alabama Ave SW
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University Crossings

1413 Princeton Ave SW

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1625 Center Way S

237 20th St SW

1900 14th Way SW
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The Pearl at Homewood
Mason City, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mason City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mason City Studio Apartments | $1,150 | $648 | $1,979 |
Mason City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $650 | $2,075 |
Mason City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $595 | $3,130 |
Mason City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,296 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mason City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Mason City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mason City area of Birmingham, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Buckingham priced from $648. The Pearl at Homewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $722. Here are the most affordable Mason City apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Park at Buckingham | The Elm | Studio,1BA | $648 |
The Pearl at Homewood | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $722 |
University Crossings | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Adona Apartments | The Elm/Evergreen | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Beacon Pointe Apartments | Welcome to Beacon Pointe - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mason City, AL
As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mason City area is the $1.31 price per square foot Suite Model at The Abbey at Regents Walk in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Mason City apartment is the 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Renovated Model at Stone Ridge Apartments starting at $1,445 with a $1.20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Abbey at Regents Walk | Suite | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Stone Ridge Apartments | 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Renovated | 3BR,3BA | $1.20 |
Hickory Knoll | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Mountain Woods Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes | 1 BR | 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Beacon Pointe Apartments | Welcome to Beacon Pointe - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Valley Crest | 1x1 Classic (vca1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Park Estates Duplexes | 1 bedroom x 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
The Pearl at Homewood | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
The Park at Buckingham | The Elm | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMason City, Birmingham, AL
Ranked #33
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 a cheap apartment in Mason City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mason City is under $1,020.
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 $722, while the average apartment in Mason City costs $2,014.
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 15 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 $169 which is $1,845 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mason City.
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