Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (35 Rentals)

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Palisades Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades Apartments

151 Foreman RdMobile, AL 36608
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Linx Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linx Plaza Apartments

6964 Airport BlvdMobile, 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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Bexley Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bexley Ridge

7380 Hitt 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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Peach Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Place

8775 Jeff Hamilton 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 $650. Acasa Inverness Lakes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $781. Here are the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linx Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Acasa Inverness Lakes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$781
101 South2Bed-2Bath2BR,2BA$825
Cimarron RidgeA1U1BR,1BA$899
Shell Pointe Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$925
Bexley Ridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$959
Tyler Ridge2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$985
The Park Apartments1X1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$990
Timber Ridge Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1,249
Cypress Cove Apartment HomesThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, AL

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2x2PC Model at Cottages Of Schillinger Pointe in the in the West Mobile neighborhood starting from $2,000. 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 Pointe2x2PC2BR,2BA$1.29
Acasa Inverness Lakes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.82
Cottage Hill FarmsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.34
Charleston Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.32
Tyler Ridge2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.94
Timber Ridge Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1.21
Cypress Cove Apartment HomesThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.31
Shell Pointe Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.97
The Park Apartments1X1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.32
Bexley Ridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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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

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 the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Forest is Linx Plaza Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Oak Forest costs $1,650.

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 2 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 $850 which is $800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Forest.

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