Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thornhill Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (44 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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Kingswood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingswood Apartments

5453 Old Shell RdMobile, AL 36608
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The Mirage
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Mirage

112 S University BlvdMobile, AL 36608
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5900 Grelot Rd

MobileAL36609

Thornhill, Mobile, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thornhill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thornhill area of Mobile, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Robinwood priced from $699. Twin Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Thornhill apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RobinwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$699
Twin Oaks ApartmentsStudio (Classic)Studio,1BA$720
Linx Plaza ApartmentsStudio RStudio,1BA$750
101 South Apartments1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$759
Marigold ApartmentsStudio Deluxe Unfurnished1BR,1BA$789
Tyler Ridge1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$830
Cimarron RidgeA1U1BR,1BA$899
Bexley Ridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
The Park Apartments1X1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,004
701 SouthTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,066

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornhill, AL

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thornhill area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2x2PC Model at Cottages Of Schillinger Pointe in the in the West Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Thornhill 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 Thornhill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages Of Schillinger Pointe2x2PC2BR,2BA$1.25
The Oakley at HillcrestPrestige2BR,2BA$1.10
Mirabelle ApartmentsFleur2BR,2BA$1.31
Cypress Cove Apartment HomesThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.31
701 SouthTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Tyler Ridge1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.03
The Park Apartments1X1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.34
Bexley Ridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.31
101 South Apartments1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.24
RobinwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Thornhill, Mobile, and the greater Mobile area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thornhill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Thornhill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thornhill is under $1,066.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thornhill?

The cheapest apartment in Thornhill is Robinwood which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Thornhill costs $2,399.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thornhill?

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 Thornhill 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 Thornhill?

Cheap apartments in Thornhill have an average cost of $467 which is $1,932 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thornhill.

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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