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

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Palisades Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades Apartments

151 Foreman RdMobile, AL 36608
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Creekside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

6655 Zeigler BlvdMobile, AL 36608
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Oak Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Ridge Apartments

4215 Moffett RdMobile, AL 36618
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Linx Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linx Plaza Apartments

6964 Airport BlvdMobile, AL 36608
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Live Oak Trace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Trace

6275 Overlook RdMobile, AL 36618
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Briarwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

151 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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linx Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Hillcrest EstatesHE11BR,1BA$743
Forest Hill Apartments1X11BR,1BA$800
Yester Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$813
Sage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$818
101 South2Bed-2Bath2BR,2BA$825
Onderdonk Cottages1x11BR,1BA$829
RobinwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$849
Shell Pointe Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$850
Twin Oaks ApartmentsOne 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CarondoletAster Classic3BR,2.5BA$1.01
101 South3Bed-2Bath3BR,2BA$1.04
Yester Oaks2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
The Park Apartments2X1 Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.23
Shell Pointe Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.89
MaisonManor 2x12BR,1BA$1.08
Forest Hill Apartments1X11BR,1BA$0.99
Sage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Onderdonk Cottages1x11BR,1BA$1.11
Hillcrest EstatesHE11BR,1BA$1.18

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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 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.

Expert Rental Resources

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