Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carlen Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Briarwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

151 Sage AveMobile, AL 36606
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Summerville Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerville Court

214 Upham StMobile, AL 36607
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Dauphin Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dauphin Creek

1040 Dauphin Island PkyMobile, AL 36605
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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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1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown 250

250 Sage AveMobile, AL 36606
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Palmier Apartments
1 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. Bel Air has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $826. Here are the most affordable Carlen apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$810
Bel Air650sf1BR,1BA$826
Village at MidtownThe Bienville2BR,2BA$1,300
Old Shell LoftsThe Savannah1BR,1BA$1,422
The Waters at McGowinThe Merlot1BR,1BA$1,447

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlen, AL

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carlen area is the $0.71 price per square foot 2104 Emogene St Model at 2104 Emogene St, Unit B in the in the Owens neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Carlen apartment is the The Bienville Model at Village at Midtown starting at $1,311 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Owens 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.
2104 Emogene St, Unit B2104 Emogene St3BR,1BA$0.71
Village at MidtownThe Bienville2BR,2BA$1.12
1107 Montauk Ave, Unit B Second Floor1107 Montauk Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
The Waters at McGowinThe Cabernet1BR,1BA$1.78
202 Michigan Ave, Unit A202 Michigan Ave1BR,1BA$1.12
Bel Air838sf2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Old Shell LoftsThe Savannah1BR,1BA$1.91
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$1.42
Furnished Studio-Mobile - Spring HillFurnished Studio-Mobile - Spring HillStudio ,1BA$5.50

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Carlen, Mobile, AL

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 Bel Air.

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 $915 at Old Shell Commons.

What is the most affordable Carlen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carlen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Waters at McGowin and starts from $2,142.

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