Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mobile Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $500 (54 Rentals)

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$745 - $1,195

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1013 Elmira St

MobileAL36604

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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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St. Charles Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Charles Apartments

963 Government StMobile, AL 36604
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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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Welworth Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Welworth Estates

676 Welworth StMobile, AL 36617
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MLK Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MLK Manor Apartments

2027-2037 Martin Luther King AveMobile, AL 36617
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Bay Pointe Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Pointe Apartments

2419 St. Stephens RdMobile, AL 36617
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Arbor Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Pointe

100 Dairy RdMobile, AL 36612
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Downtown Mobile, Mobile, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Mobile Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Mobile area of Mobile, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Manchester Park Apartments priced from $690. 8 S Reed Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mobile apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester Park Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$690
8 S Reed AveStudioStudio,1BA$695
Brookley Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$781
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$810
The Hamptons at Pine BendHeritage1BR,1BA$849
The Flats at Midtown2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$871
Yester Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$888
Midtown Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$900
Bel Air650sf1BR,1BA$935
Windsor Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$963

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mobile, AL

As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mobile area is the $0.82 price per square foot 3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM Model at Midtown Oaks Townhomes in the in the Downtown Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,064. The second greatest value Downtown Mobile apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Conti Bienville Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Owens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Mobile apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Midtown Oaks Townhomes3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM3BR,1BA$0.82
Conti Bienville Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.15
261 S Ann St, Unit C261 S Ann St2BR,1BA$0.91
302 N Joachim St, Unit A302 N Joachim St2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Village at MidtownThe Jackson1BR,1BA$1.20
Yester Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Windsor Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Brookley Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.04
The Hamptons at Pine BendHeritage1BR,1BA$1.22
The Flats at Midtown2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Mobile, Mobile, and the greater Mobile area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, 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 Downtown Mobile Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Mobile?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Mobile is at 8 S Reed Ave listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Mobile Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Mobile Apartment is $690 at Manchester Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Mobile Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Mobile is starting from $850 at Manchester Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Mobile Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Mobile Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Flats at Midtown and starts from $961.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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