Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (33 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Forest Hill area of Mobile.

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Briarwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

151 Sage AveMobile, AL 36606
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Oak Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Ridge Apartments

4215 Moffett RdMobile, AL 36618
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Creekside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

6655 Zeigler BlvdMobile, AL 36608
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Midtown 250
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown 250

250 Sage AveMobile, AL 36606
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Greentree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greentree

6200 Airport BlvdMobile, AL 36608
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Kingswood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingswood Apartments

5453 Old Shell RdMobile, AL 36608
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Forest Hill, Mobile, AL Local Guide

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 $580. Marigold Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $689. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linx Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$580
Marigold ApartmentsBasic Studio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$689
Portofino ApartmentsThe Cove1BR,1BA$750
Live Oak Trace2 BR2BR,2BA$777
Hillcrest EstatesHE11BR,1BA$807
Yester Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$813
Twin Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath (Classic)1BR,1BA$820
Onderdonk Cottages1x11BR,1BA$829
Autumn Woods1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$839
RobinwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$844

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, AL

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill apartment is the 2X2_1 Model at Forest Hill Apartments starting at $870 with a $0.82 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkside at Cottage HillPelican II3BR,2BA$1.20
Forest Hill Apartments2X2_12BR,2BA$0.82
Ashford PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Timber Ridge Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1.24
Four Seasons2Bed - 1Bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Yester Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Onderdonk Cottages1x11BR,1BA$1.11
The Park Apartments1X1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.20
Hillcrest EstatesHE11BR,1BA$1.28
Portofino ApartmentsThe Cove1BR,1BA$1.32

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Alabama, including Mobile. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Hill is under $844.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill is Linx Plaza Apartments which is listed at $701, while the average apartment in Forest Hill costs $4,355.

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 16 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 $350 which is $4,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill.

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