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

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Palisades Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades Apartments

151 Foreman RdMobile, AL 36608
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Pleasanton Hills
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasanton Hills

7601 Airport BlvdMobile, AL 36608
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Glen Arbor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Arbor

1100 Somerby DrMobile, AL 36695
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Peach Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Place

8775 Jeff Hamilton RdMobile, AL 36695
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Lakeview at Cottage Hill
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview at Cottage Hill

6650 Cottage Hill RdMobile, AL 36695
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Oak Forest, Mobile, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linx Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$610
Marigold ApartmentsBasic Studio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$689
Acasa Inverness Lakes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$781
101 South Apartments1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$789
Cimarron RidgeA1D1BR,1BA$925
Tyler Ridge2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$985
The Park Apartments1X1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$999
Retreat at SchillingerAspen1BR,1BA$1,089
Timber Ridge Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,224
Stone Ridge Apartment HomesThe Mimosa1BR,1BA$1,374

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, AL

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2x2B Model at Cottages Of Schillinger Pointe in the in the West Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Acasa Inverness Lakes starting at $1,171 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the West Mobile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages Of Schillinger Pointe2x2B2BR,2BA$1.25
Acasa Inverness Lakes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.82
Cypress Cove Apartment HomesThe Retreat3BR,2BA$1.20
79 Fifty NineThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
Charleston Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Tyler Ridge2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.94
Timber Ridge Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.41
Retreat at SchillingerAspen1BR,1BA$1.36
The Park Apartments1X1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.33
101 South Apartments1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Oak Forest, Mobile, AL

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Oak Forest, Mobile, and the greater Mobile area. 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 easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Forest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oak Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Forest is under $1,374.

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

The cheapest apartment in Oak Forest is Acasa Inverness Lakes which is listed at $781, while the average apartment in Oak Forest costs $1,469.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Forest?

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 11 regular apartments in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest?

Cheap apartments in Oak Forest have an average cost of $628 which is $841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Forest.

Expert Rental Resources

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.