
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $500 (41 Rentals)
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Twin Oaks Apartments

Robinwood

101 South Apartments

Yester Oaks

Hillcrest Estates

Marigold Apartments

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Sage Hill Apartments

Onderdonk Cottages

Maison

442 Cottage Hill Rd, Unit 13

Midtown 250

Dickens Ferry Apartments

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Four Seasons
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Midtown Commons Apartments

Huntleigh Woods

Carondolet

29 Oklahoma Dr

The Park Apartments

2207 Wolf Ridge Rd

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Palisades Apartments
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Oak Ridge Apartments

Live Oak Trace

168 W Collins St

Briarwood Apartments

Willow Creek Apartments I

Greentree

1701 Bear Fork Rd

Shell Pointe Apartments
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8130 Centre St

55 Macks St

2853 Josephine St

Kingswood Apartments

2850 Edgewood St

2855 Potter Dr

7055 Langdon Dr

1746 Cody Rd N
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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 | $834 | $650 | $1,799 |
| Forest Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,398 | $775 | $2,345 |
| Forest Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $895 | $2,785 |
| Forest Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $955 | $3,318 |
| Forest Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,497 | $885 | $3,913 |
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There are currently 41 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 1 Bed unit found at Robinwood priced from $699. Twin Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinwood | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Twin Oaks Apartments | Studio (Classic) | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Linx Plaza Apartments | Studio R | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| 101 South Apartments | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $759 |
| Yester Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $778 |
| Hillcrest Estates | HE1 | 1BR,1BA | $786 |
| Marigold Apartments | Studio Deluxe Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Forest Hill Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Onderdonk Cottages | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Maison | De Ville 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, AL
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Yester Oaks in the in the Downtown Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,188. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the Fleur Model at Mirabelle Apartments starting at $1,325 with a $1.31 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yester Oaks | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Mirabelle Apartments | Fleur | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Sage Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Forest Hill Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Park Apartments | 1X1 Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Onderdonk Cottages | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Maison | De Ville 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Hillcrest Estates | HE1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 101 South Apartments | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Robinwood | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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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 $849.
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 $2,901.
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 4 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 $513 which is $2,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill.
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