
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mason City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $300 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mason City area of Birmingham.


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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City Studio Apartments | $1,233 | $648 | $1,996 |
| Mason City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $749 | $2,551 |
| Mason City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $945 | $3,299 |
| Mason City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $1,199 | $2,782 |
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There are currently 21 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 1 Bed unit found at The Pearl at Homewood priced from $720. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pearl at Homewood | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Beacon Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| 513 at Valley | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Mountain Woods Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Valley Crest | 1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf) | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mason City, AL
As of March 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mason City area is the $1.36 price per square foot Stone Ridge Apartments, Homewood, AL- 3 Bed / 3... Model at Stone Ridge Apartments in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $1,635. The second greatest value Mason City apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Hickory Knoll starting at $1,149 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Ridge Apartments | Stone Ridge Apartments, Homewood, AL- 3 Bed / 3... | 3BR,3BA | $1.36 |
| Hickory Knoll | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| The Pearl at Homewood | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Beacon Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| The Crescent at Lakeshore | Two Bedroom/ One Bath (P/B-R) | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| The Park at Callington | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Valley Crest | 1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf) | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Mountain Woods Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Abbey at Regents Walk | Camelot | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Flanagan Flats | 1x1 - Renovated Kitchen and Shower | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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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 $720, while the average apartment in Mason City costs $1,924.
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 145 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 $875 which is $1,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mason City.
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