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664 Cherokee St

MobileAL36606

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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 2 Beds unit found at The Flats at Midtown priced from $797. 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 Flats at Midtown2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$797
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$810
Brookhaven Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$879
Midtown Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$900
Bel Air701sf1BR,1BA$911

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlen, AL

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carlen area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM Model at Midtown Oaks Townhomes in the in the Downtown Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Carlen apartment is the The Jackson Model at Village at Midtown starting at $1,150 with a $1.18 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 Townhomes3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM3BR,1BA$1.07
Village at MidtownThe Jackson1BR,1BA$1.18
The Flats at Midtown3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.08
The Waters at McGowinThe Cabernet1BR,1BA$1.95
Bel Air712sf1BR,1BA$1.30
Ann Street LoftsThe Ann at Ann St. Lofts1BR,1BA$1.68
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlen

What type of rentals are currently available in Carlen?

There are currently 83 Apartments for Rent in Carlen, AL with pricing that ranges from $732 to $13,944. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carlen ranging from $750 to $3,200.

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 $750 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,402.

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 $986 to $3,840, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,276.

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