Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mason City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (39 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
property at 2725 23rd St SW

$695 - $1,385

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2725 23rd St SW

BirminghamAL35208

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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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property at 2335 20th Pl SW

$875

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2335 20th Pl SW

BirminghamAL35211
property at 2335 20th Pl SW

$875

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2335 20th Pl SW

BirminghamAL35211
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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 Beacon Pointe Apartments priced from $799. 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
Beacon Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
The Pearl at HomewoodTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large2BR,2BA$920
513 at ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$949
Mountain Woods Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$950
The Abbey at Regents WalkCanterbury1BR,1BA$1,000
Flanagan Flats1x1 - Full Bath1BR,1BA$1,014
The Crescent at LakeshoreTwo Bedroom/ One Bath (WO)2BR,1BA$1,020
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mason City, AL

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mason City area is the $1.16 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Pearl at Homewood in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $1,410. 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.
The Pearl at HomewoodThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Stone Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Terrace3BR,3BA$1.16
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.13
422 Skyview Dr, Unit K422 Skyview Dr2BR,1BA$0.95
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes2 BR | 1 BA with W/D2BR,1BA$1.26
Valley Crest1x1+Den Previous Full Reno (vca2pf)1BR,1BA$1.13
Beacon Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
The Abbey at Regents WalkCanterbury1BR,1BA$1.25
Mountain Woods Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.27
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mason City, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 Beacon Pointe Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Mason City costs $1,909.

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 228 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 $1,113 which is $796 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mason City.

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