Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mertz Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (36 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mertz area of Mobile.

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Eastwyck Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwyck Apartments

551 Village Green DrMobile, AL 36609
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Bay Towne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Towne

601 Village Green DrMobile, AL 36609
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Bird's Nest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bird's Nest Apartments

2901 Pleasant Valley RdMobile, AL 36606
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Brookley Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookley Apartments

2219 Dauphin Island PkyMobile, AL 36605
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Murray Hill Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Murray Hill Commons

1240 Murray Hill CtMobile, AL 36606
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Briarwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

151 Sage AveMobile, AL 36606
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Palmier Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmier Apartments

400 Westwood StMobile, AL 36606
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Cheapest Available Mertz Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mertz area of Mobile, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Montlimar priced from $695. The Estates At Lafayette Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $782. Here are the most affordable Mertz apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Montlimar1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$695
The Estates At Lafayette SquareYork1BR, 1BA$782
Hillcrest EstatesHE22BR, 1BA$796
Coastal Pointe1AGa1BR, 1BA$830
Crossings at Pinebrook1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$832
MaisonDe Ville 1x11BR, 1BA$849
Bay Terrace2x1.5 TH | 850sf2BR, 1BA$850
Clearview ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR, 1BA$875
Brookhaven Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$879
The Hamptons at Pine BendHeritage1BR, 1BA$883

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mertz, AL

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mertz area is the $0.97 price per square foot 1303sf Model at Bel Air in the Downtown Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Mertz apartment is the 3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM Model at Midtown Oaks Townhomes in the Downtown Mobile neighborhood starting at $1,395 with a $1.07 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mertz apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bel Air1303sf2BR, 2BA$0.97
Midtown Oaks Townhomes3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM3BR, 1BA$1.07
Rondo Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$0.78
PROMOTION- Heritage Oaks @ NavcoEnhanced Upgrade2BR, 1BA$0.98
Portofino ApartmentsThe Lighthouse2BR, 1.5BA$1.17
Cottonwood Senior Apartments2x12BR, 1BA$1.03
The Flats at Midtown3 Bedroom3BR, 1BA$1.00
Crossings at Pinebrook1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$0.93
PROMOTION - Heritage Oaks @ WakefieldEnhanced Upgrade2BR, 1BA$1.14
Montlimar1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$0.93

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mertz Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mertz Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mertz Apartment is $695 at Montlimar.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mertz Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mertz is starting from $796 at Hillcrest Estates.

What is the most affordable Mertz Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mertz Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Flats at Midtown and starts from $917.

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