Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $500 (46 Rentals)

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Creekside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

6655 Zeigler BlvdMobile, AL 36608
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Palisades Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades Apartments

151 Foreman RdMobile, 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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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 $610. 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$610
Marigold ApartmentsBasic Studio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$689
RobinwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$699
101 South Apartments1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$759
Hillcrest EstatesHE11BR,1BA$786
Sage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$818
Yester Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$829
Maison1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$849
Barrington Park Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$860
Twin Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath (Modern)1BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, AL

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Yester Oaks in the in the Downtown Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,227. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the 2X2_1 Model at Forest Hill Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the College Park 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.
Yester Oaks2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Forest Hill Apartments2X2_12BR,2BA$0.90
Four Seasons2Bed - 1Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
The Park Apartments1X1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.28
Sage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Maison1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Twin Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath (Modern)1BR,1BA$1.34
Hillcrest EstatesHE11BR,1BA$1.25
101 South Apartments1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.24
RobinwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $870.

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill is Robinwood which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Forest Hill costs $3,202.

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 18 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 $394 which is $2,808 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill.

Expert Rental Resources

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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