Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sheldon Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $424 (37 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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Greentree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greentree

6200 Airport BlvdMobile, AL 36608
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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 Linx Plaza Apartments priced from $750. Shell Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Sheldon apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linx Plaza ApartmentsStudio RStudio,1BA$750
Shell Pointe Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$850
101 South1Bed-1Bath1BR,1BA$879
Cimarron RidgeA1U1BR,1BA$899
Bexley Ridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$959
Tyler Ridge2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$985
Twin Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/ One Bath (WD) Modern2BR,1BA$1,010
Park West ApartmentsFlorence2BR,1BA$1,120
Retreat at SchillingerAspen1BR,1BA$1,180
The Park Apartments2X1 Upgrade2BR,1BA$1,209

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sheldon, AL

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sheldon area is the $0.38 price per square foot Dauphin Model at Ivy Row at South in the in the West Mobile neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Sheldon apartment is the Macon Model at The Social at South Alabama starting at $949 with a $0.56 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.
Ivy Row at SouthDauphin5BR,5.5BA$0.38
The Social at South AlabamaMacon3BR,3.5BA$0.56
Stone Ridge Apartment HomesThe Magnolia3BR,2BA$1.23
Tyler Ridge2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.94
Ashford PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Park West ApartmentsFlorence2BR,1BA$1.10
Mirabelle ApartmentsFleur2BR,2BA$1.26
The Park Apartments2X1 Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.27
Shell Pointe Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.89
Twin Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/ One Bath (WD) Modern2BR,1BA$1.19

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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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Sheldon, Mobile, AL

Ranked #72

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 the price of a cheap apartment in Sheldon?

The cheapest apartment in Sheldon is Linx Plaza Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Sheldon costs $1,194.

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 $850 which is $344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sheldon.

Expert Rental Resources

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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