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


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Carlen, Mobile, AL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carlen?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carlen Studio Apartments | $1,322 | $750 | $1,980 |
Carlen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $795 | $2,290 |
Carlen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $675 | $2,372 |
Carlen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,745 | $1,339 | $5,990 |
Carlen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,880 | $3,670 | $6,160 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Carlen Neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Gateway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Old Shell Commons | Midtown | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Bel Air | 838sf | 2BR,1BA | $1,017 |
Midtown Oaks Townhomes | 2 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,189 |
Village at Midtown | The Bienville | 2BR,2BA | $1,327 |
Old Shell Lofts | The Port | 2BR,2BA | $1,512 |
Marine St. Lofts | The Battleship at Marine St. Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $1,641 |
Parkside at Cottage Hill | Pelican II | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkside at Cottage Hill | Pelican II | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Village at Midtown | The Bienville | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Highland at Spring Hill | The Bravard | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
Bel Air | 838sf | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
Marine St. Lofts | The Battleship at Marine St. Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Old Shell Lofts | The Serda | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
The Gateway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Old Shell Commons | Midtown | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Furnished Studio-Mobile - Spring Hill | Furnished Studio-Mobile - Spring Hill | Studio ,1BA | $4.70 |
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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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