Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sheldon Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (32 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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Greentree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greentree

6200 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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Peach Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Place

8775 Jeff Hamilton RdMobile, AL 36695

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Sheldon, Mobile, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sheldon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sheldon area of Mobile, AL is a Studio unit found at Marigold Apartments priced from $689. Linx Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Sheldon apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marigold ApartmentsBasic Studio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$689
Linx Plaza ApartmentsStudio RStudio,1BA$750
101 South Apartments1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$759
Tyler Ridge1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$830
Cimarron RidgeA1U1BR,1BA$899
Bexley Ridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Huntleigh WoodsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$955
The Park Apartments1X1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$957
Park West ApartmentsModena2BR,1BA$1,049
The Oakley at HillcrestMystic1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sheldon, AL

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sheldon 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 Sheldon apartment is the Prestige Model at The Oakley at Hillcrest starting at $1,375 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the West Mobile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sheldon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages Of Schillinger Pointe2x2B2BR,2BA$1.25
The Oakley at HillcrestPrestige2BR,2BA$1.10
Timber Ridge Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1.21
Mirabelle ApartmentsFleur2BR,2BA$1.33
Cypress Cove Apartment HomesThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.31
Tyler Ridge1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.03
The Park Apartments1X1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.28
Bexley Ridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Park West ApartmentsMessin1BR,1BA$1.34
101 South Apartments1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.24

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sheldon, Mobile, AL

Ranked #80

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

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mobile. 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 convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sheldon Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sheldon?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sheldon is under $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sheldon?

The cheapest apartment in Sheldon is 101 South Apartments which is listed at $759, while the average apartment in Sheldon costs $1,537.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sheldon?

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 3 regular apartments in Sheldon 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 Sheldon?

Cheap apartments in Sheldon have an average cost of $615 which is $922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sheldon.

Expert Rental Resources

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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