
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $500 (42 Rentals)
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Hillcrest Estates

Marigold Apartments

Forest Hill Apartments

Yester Oaks

101 South

Onderdonk Cottages

Robinwood
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Four Seasons

442 Cottage Hill Rd

Midtown 250

Midtown Commons Apartments
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The Park Apartments

Huntleigh Woods

Carondolet

6527 Old Shell Rd, Unit 31

2211 Wolf Ridge Rd

Palisades Apartments

Creekside Apartments

Oak Ridge Apartments
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Linx Plaza Apartments

Live Oak Trace

Briarwood Apartments

Willow Creek Apartments I

Sage Hill Apartments

1701 Bear Fork Rd

Greentree

55 Macks St
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1728 Tew Dr

Kingswood Apartments

6462 Stuardi Ct

2207 Wolf Ridge Rd

2805 Harper Ave

6527 Old Shell Rd

6558 Wesley Dr

1209 Skipper Dr
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6701 Dickens Ferry Rd

4309 St. Andrews Ct.
Forest Hill, Mobile, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Studio Apartments | $950 | $695 | $1,799 |
| Forest Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $789 | $2,345 |
| Forest Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $850 | $2,879 |
| Forest Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,090 | $3,738 |
| Forest Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,363 | $1,775 | $4,412 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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Cheapest Available Forest Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hill area of Mobile, AL is a Studio unit found at Linx Plaza Apartments priced from $650. Hillcrest Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $743. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linx Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Hillcrest Estates | HE1 | 1BR,1BA | $743 |
| Forest Hill Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Yester Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $813 |
| Sage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
| 101 South | 2Bed-2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $825 |
| Onderdonk Cottages | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Robinwood | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Shell Pointe Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Twin Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom/ One Bath (Modern) | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, AL
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $1.01 price per square foot Aster Classic Model at Carondolet in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $1,565. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the 3Bed-2Bath Model at 101 South starting at $1,099 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the West Mobile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carondolet | Aster Classic | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.01 |
| 101 South | 3Bed-2Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Yester Oaks | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Park Apartments | 2X1 Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Shell Pointe Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Maison | Manor 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Forest Hill Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Sage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Onderdonk Cottages | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Hillcrest Estates | HE1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill is Hillcrest Estates which is listed at $743, while the average apartment in Forest Hill costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Forest Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Forest Hill?
Cheap apartments in Forest Hill have an average cost of $850 which is $850 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill.
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