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West Mobile, Mobile, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Mobile Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Mobile area of Mobile, AL is a Studio unit found at Marigold Apartments priced from $689. Montlimar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable West Mobile apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marigold ApartmentsBasic Studio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$689
Montlimar1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
RobinwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$699
Linx Plaza ApartmentsStudio PStudio,1BA$700
Oak Tree Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
101 South Apartments1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$759
Hunters Pointe1 Bdrm - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$765
Harbor Run2BR2BR,2BA$775
X - Tillman Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$776
Acasa Inverness Lakes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$781

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mobile, AL

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Mobile area is the $0.82 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Acasa Inverness Lakes in the in the West Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,171. The second greatest value West Mobile apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Sandpiper starting at $1,288 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the West Mobile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Mobile apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Acasa Inverness Lakes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.82
Sandpiper3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$0.95
Arbours at Pierce CreekTWO2BR,2BA$0.85
Rondo Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.78
Forest Hill Apartments2X2_12BR,2BA$0.90
Tyler Ridge2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.94
Harbor Run2BR2BR,2BA$0.79
Four Seasons2Bed - 1Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Crossings at Pinebrook1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Montlimar1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93

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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

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Mobile, Mobile, and the greater Mobile area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Mobile Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Mobile?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Mobile is under $781.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Mobile?

The cheapest apartment in West Mobile is Montlimar which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in West Mobile costs $3,136.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Mobile?

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 5 regular apartments in West Mobile 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 West Mobile?

Cheap apartments in West Mobile have an average cost of $480 which is $2,656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Mobile.

Expert Rental Resources

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.