Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (7 Rentals)

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Palisades Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades Apartments

151 Foreman RdMobile, AL 36608
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Marigold Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marigold Apartments

6501 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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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
Cimarron RidgeA1U1BR,1BA$873

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, AL

As of January 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.24 price per square foot 2x2-Backyard Model at Cottages at Schillinger's Pointe in the in the West Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Acasa Inverness Lakes starting at $1,518 with a $1.06 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 at Schillinger's Pointe2x2-Backyard2BR,2BA$1.24
Acasa Inverness Lakes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.06
Retreat at SchillingerChestnut3BR,2BA$1.36
Tyler Ridge2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.94
Timber Ridge Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1.06
Cypress Cove Apartment HomesThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.31
Charleston Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
101 South Apartments2Bed - 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
79 Fifty NineOne Bedrooom1BR,1BA$1.37
The Park Apartments1X1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Forest, Mobile, AL

Ranked #48

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,031.

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 $725, while the average apartment in Oak Forest costs $1,509.

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 9 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 $570 which is $939 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Forest.

Expert Rental Resources

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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.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!