Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carlen Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $500 (55 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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Village at Midtown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Midtown

320 Stanton RdMobile, AL 36617
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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 Air712sf1BR,1BA$936
Pleasant Valley CourtA2BR,1BA$950
The Flats at Midtown2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$956
Village at MidtownThe Lafayette3BR,2BA$983
Midtown Oaks Townhomes3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM3BR,1BA$1,080
Old Shell LoftsThe Toolen2BR,1BA$1,513
The Waters at McGowinThe Merlot1BR,1BA$1,581

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlen, AL

As of June 04, 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 The Bienville Model at Village at Midtown starting at $1,370 with a $1.17 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.
Midtown Oaks Townhomes2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS2BR,2BA$1.06
Village at MidtownThe Bienville2BR,2BA$1.17
Highland at Spring HillThe Bravard2BR,2BA$1.91
Old Shell LoftsThe Toolen2BR,1BA$1.88
Bel Air712sf1BR,1BA$1.31
The Flats at Midtown2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
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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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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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 Village at Midtown and starts from $983.

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