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Mobile, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mobile, AL

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mobile, AL area range in price from $595 to $3,000 with an overall median price of $1,767. The three Mobile neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are McVoy at $750, Cody at $895, and Happy Hill at $1,085. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mobile Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
McVoy$750$7501
Cody$1,050$8953
Happy Hill$1,085$1,0851
Maryvale$1,087$7504
Mertz$1,195$1,1004
Brookley Industrial Park$1,200$9253
Woodlawn$1,200$8857
Driftwood$1,285$1,2502
Pine Grove$1,295$1,2951
Neshota$1,325$9505

Cheapest Available Mobile Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mobile, AL is a Studio unit found at Linx Plaza Apartments in the West Mobile neighborhood priced from $580. Crossings at Pinebrook in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mobile apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linx Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$580
Crossings at Pinebrook1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$680
Hillcrest EstatesHE11BR,1BA$689
Manchester Park Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$690
Montlimar1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Forest Hill Apartments1X11BR,1BA$730
The Flats at Midtown2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$737
Plantation Apartments1x11BR,1BA$751
Arbours at SatsumaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$760
Arbours at Pierce CreekTWO2BR,2BA$768

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mobile, AL

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mobile area is the $0.53 price per square foot Baldwin Model at The Social at South Alabama in the in the West Mobile neighborhood starting from $909. The second greatest value Mobile apartment is the Azalea Model at Ivy Row at South starting at $825 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the West Mobile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mobile apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Social at South AlabamaBaldwin3BR,3.5BA$0.53
Ivy Row at SouthAzalea3BR,3.5BA$0.55
2104 Emogene St2104 Emogene StStudio ,1.5BA$0.67
Arbours at Pierce CreekTWO2BR,2BA$0.66
Tyler Ridge2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Stonewall Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Arbours at SatsumaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.81
Rondo Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.94
Forest Hill Apartments1X11BR,1BA$0.90
Montlimar1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mobile

What type of rentals are currently available in Mobile?

There are currently 339 Apartments for Rent in Mobile, AL with pricing that ranges from $424 to $13,334. There are also 254 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mobile ranging from $595 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mobile?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mobile ranges from $595 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,730.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mobile?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mobile range from $725 to $4,586, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $895 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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