Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (31 Rentals)

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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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Greentree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greentree

6200 Airport BlvdMobile, AL 36608
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Midtown 250
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown 250

250 Sage AveMobile, AL 36606
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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. Hillcrest Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $723. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linx Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$580
Hillcrest EstatesHE11BR,1BA$723
Marigold ApartmentsCome Check Out Marigold Apartments!Studio,1BA$739
Live Oak Trace2 BR2BR,2BA$777
Twin Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath (Classic)1BR,1BA$820
Autumn Woods1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$839
RobinwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$844
Maison Deville1x1 Hall1BR,1BA$860
Forest Hill Apartments2X2_12BR,2BA$870
Yester Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, AL

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $0.82 price per square foot 2X2_1 Model at Forest Hill Apartments in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $870. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the Fleur Model at Mirabelle Apartments starting at $1,247 with a $1.23 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.
Forest Hill Apartments2X2_12BR,2BA$0.82
Mirabelle ApartmentsFleur2BR,2BA$1.23
Four Seasons2Bed - 1Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Yester Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.11
The Park Apartments1X1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.27
Huntleigh WoodsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Maison Deville1x1 Hall1BR,1BA$1.31
Twin Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath (Modern)1BR,1BA$1.34
Hillcrest EstatesHE11BR,1BA$1.15
Autumn Woods1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $915.

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 $721, while the average apartment in Forest Hill costs $1,725.

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 6 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 $525 which is $1,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill.

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