Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carlen Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $500 (48 Rentals)

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The Flats at Midtown
$684 - $1,315
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$646 - $1,277
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The Flats at Midtown

2656 Pathway PlMobile, AL 36606
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1208 Alba St, Unit 1208
$850
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1208 Alba St, Unit 1208

1208 Alba StMobile, AL 36605
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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. Village at Midtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Carlen apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$810
Village at MidtownThe Bienville2BR,2BA$945
Pleasant Valley CourtA2BR,1BA$950
Bel Air650sf1BR,1BA$959
Midtown Oaks Townhomes2 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM2BR,1BA$980
The Flats at Midtown3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,260
Parkside at Cottage HillSeagull II2BR,2BA$1,475
The Waters at McGowinThe Merlot1BR,1BA$1,498

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlen, AL

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carlen area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS Model at Midtown Oaks Townhomes in the in the Downtown Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Carlen apartment is the Seagull I Model at Parkside at Cottage Hill starting at $1,545 with a $1.42 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 Townhomes2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS2BR,2BA$1.06
Parkside at Cottage HillSeagull I2BR,2BA$1.42
Village at MidtownThe Jackson1BR,1BA$1.00
The Flats at Midtown3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.37
The Waters at McGowinThe Merlot1BR,1BA$1.82
202 Michigan Ave, Unit D202 Michigan Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
Highland at Spring HillThe Alexander1BR,1BA$2.28
Pleasant Valley CourtA2BR,1BA$1.46
Bel Air650sf1BR,1BA$1.48
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$1.42

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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 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.

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 $1,260.

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