
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mason City Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $325 (68 Rentals)
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25 3rd Ave S, Unit A

Harrison Court Apartments

Beacon Pointe Apartments

513 at Valley

1100 Cotton Ave SW, Unit b

2700 at Homewood

2300 31st St SW

1707 1st St S

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832 Beacon Pky E, Unit D
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Lotus Homewood

1838 31st St SW

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402 Skyview Dr, Unit F

1818 Warrior Rd

1818 Warrior Rd

Mountain Woods Apartments

1333 16th Pl SW
828 Beacon Pky E, Unit A

Park Terrace Apartments

1793 Steiner Ave SW
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422 Skyview Dr

601 19th St SW

Clayton Court

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Deer Park

The Park at Carlyle and Callington

914 14th St SW

The Park at Buckingham

Monroe Avenue Apartments
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University Crossings

614 1st St S

756 30th St SW

310 14th St SW

1228 Tuscaloosa Ave

Forest Hills Village

1508 Dennison Ave SW

1782 McMillon Ave

3225 Avenue S

1848 Alemeda Ave SW
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609 Idlewild Circle

406 Skyview Dr

4724 Court R

1845 Henry Crumpton Dr

728 29th St SW

2233 2nd St S

408 Skyview Dr

Westbury Apartments

Valley Crest

208 22nd St SW
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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 | $1,472 | $780 | $2,099 |
| Mason City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,362 | $700 | $2,240 |
| Mason City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $595 | $2,690 |
| Mason City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $1,199 | $2,850 |
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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 914 14th St SW priced from $600. Beacon Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 914 14th St SW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Beacon Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $749 |
| 513 at Valley | Studio | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| 2700 at Homewood | One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| 609 Idlewild Circle | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Pearl at Homewood | One Bedroom One Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| Chastaine Park Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Valley Crest | 1x1 Fully Renovated Reno (vca1pf) | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mason City, AL
As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mason City area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Hickory Knoll in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,149. The second greatest value Mason City apartment is the 402 Skyview Dr Model at 402 Skyview Dr, Unit Unit F starting at $950 with a $1.03 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Knoll | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 402 Skyview Dr, Unit Unit F | 402 Skyview Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Lotus Homewood | 825 Oak Leaf Cir | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 2700 at Homewood | Two Bedroom Partial | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Beacon Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Pearl at Homewood | One Bedroom One Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 832 Beacon Pky E, Unit D | 832 Beacon Pky E | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 609 Idlewild Circle | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Chastaine Park Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 513 at Valley | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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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 914 14th St SW which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Mason City costs $1,474.
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 40 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 $562 which is $912 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mason City.
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