Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carlen Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (26 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Carlen area of Mobile.

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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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Midtown 250
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 Studio unit found at The Gateway priced from $750. Old Shell Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Carlen apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GatewayStudioStudio,1BA$750
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$810
Bel Air838sf2BR,1BA$1,017
Midtown Oaks Townhomes2 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM2BR,1BA$1,189
Village at MidtownThe Bienville2BR,2BA$1,327
Old Shell LoftsThe Port2BR,2BA$1,512
Marine St. LoftsThe Battleship at Marine St. Lofts1BR,1BA$1,641
Parkside at Cottage HillPelican II3BR,2BA$1,738

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlen, AL

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carlen area is the $1.20 price per square foot Pelican II Model at Parkside at Cottage Hill in the in the Downtown Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,738. The second greatest value Carlen apartment is the The Bienville Model at Village at Midtown starting at $1,327 with a $1.14 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.
Parkside at Cottage HillPelican II3BR,2BA$1.20
Village at MidtownThe Bienville2BR,2BA$1.14
Highland at Spring HillThe Bravard2BR,2BA$1.89
Bel Air838sf2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Marine St. LoftsThe Battleship at Marine St. Lofts1BR,1BA$2.01
Old Shell LoftsThe Serda1BR,1BA$2.35
The GatewayTwo Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.17
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$1.42
Furnished Studio-Mobile - Spring HillFurnished Studio-Mobile - Spring HillStudio ,1BA$4.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carlen, Mobile, AL

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Mobile, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carlen?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carlen is at The Gateway listed at $750.

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 $915 at Old Shell Commons.

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