Cheap Homes for Rent in Carlen Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $800 (17 Rentals)

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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
The Flats at Midtown2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$837
Bel Air838sf2BR,1BA$1,017
Village at MidtownThe Bienville2BR,2BA$1,327

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlen, AL

As of May 03, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlen

What type of rentals are currently available in Carlen?

There are currently 95 Apartments for Rent in Carlen, AL with pricing that ranges from $675 to $6,890. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carlen ranging from $850 to $3,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carlen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carlen ranges from $850 to $3,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,412.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Carlen?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carlen range from $1,339 to $5,990, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $895 to $3,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,670.

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