Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carlen Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $500 (57 Rentals)

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Summerville Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerville Court

214 Upham StMobile, AL 36607
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Bird's Nest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bird's Nest Apartments

2901 Pleasant Valley RdMobile, AL 36606
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Murray Hill Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Murray Hill Commons

1240 Murray Hill CtMobile, AL 36606
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Briarwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

151 Sage AveMobile, AL 36606
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Palmier Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmier Apartments

400 Westwood StMobile, AL 36606
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Carlen, Mobile, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carlen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carlen area of Mobile, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Old Shell Commons priced from $810. Brookhaven Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable Carlen apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$810
Brookhaven Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$879
Midtown Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$900
Bel Air701sf1BR,1BA$903
Pleasant Valley CourtA2BR,1BA$950
Midtown Oaks Townhomes2 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM2BR,1BA$985
The Flats at Midtown3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$986
Lofts at MidtownThe Midtown2BR,1BA$1,434
Old Shell LoftsThe Camelia1BR,1BA$1,523

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlen, AL

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carlen area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM Model at Midtown Oaks Townhomes in the in the Downtown Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Carlen apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Flats at Midtown starting at $986 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Mobile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carlen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Midtown Oaks Townhomes3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM3BR,1BA$1.08
The Flats at Midtown3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.08
The Waters at McGowinThe Cabernet1BR,1BA$1.99
Lofts at MidtownThe Midtown2BR,1BA$1.79
Old Shell LoftsThe Camelia1BR,1BA$2.05
Bel Air712sf1BR,1BA$1.45
Pleasant Valley CourtA2BR,1BA$1.46
Brookhaven Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$1.42
Midtown Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1.73

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Carlen, Mobile, and the greater Mobile area. 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 convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carlen Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlen Apartment is $810 at Old Shell Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carlen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carlen is starting from $950 at Pleasant Valley Court.

What is the most affordable Carlen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carlen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Flats at Midtown and starts from $986.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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