The average monthly rent of apartments in Mobile, AL is $1,136.
About 42% of apartment rents in Mobile, AL range between $1,001-$1,500. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $1,501-$2,000 represent 8% of apartments. Around 40% of Mobile’s apartments are in the $701-$1,000 price range. 4% of apartments are priced between $501-$700.
Compared to the national average rent of $1,748, the average rent in Mobile, AL is $1,136.
The best apartments in Mobile, AL are: Stone Ridge Apartment Homes, The Mobile Lofts, Charleston Apartment Homes, The Wheeler Lofts and Ashford Place.
The average rent in Mobile, AL is $1,136. Start your search for apartments in Mobile, AL now.
The price range for a studio apartment in Mobile, AL is between $901 and $1,415. View all studio apartments in Mobile, AL.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mobile, AL is between $545 and $3,100. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Mobile, AL now.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Mobile, AL is between $665 and $3,784. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Mobile, AL.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Mobile, AL is between $805 and $4,592. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Mobile, AL.
In Mobile, 49% of the residents are renting compared to 51% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 9% of Mobile’s rentals, 50% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 39% are single-family rentals.
The average age of rental buildings in Mobile is 37 years old, with 30% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 95% are garden-style apartment communities, 2% are mid-sized buildings, and 3% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.
Rental apartments in Mobile come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 37% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 47% of all rentals in Mobile. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.
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Located in southwestern Alabama along the north Gulf of Mexico, renting in Mobile offers a beautiful coastal landscape dotted with green hills, bluffs and marshes. Specifically, Mobile renters are 145 miles northeast of New Orleans; 170 miles southwest of Montgomery, AL, (the state capital); 190 miles east of Jackson, MS; and 250 miles south of Birmingham, AL. Notably, Mobile was the very first state to celebrate Mardi Gras, and the city holds the celebration every February. The town has also grown into cultural epicenter with the Mobile Museum of Art, History Museum of Mobile, and education provided to renters by Mobile County Public Schools. Plus, rental apartments in Mobile are near golf, beautiful beaches, live music venues and a thriving nightlife scene. There are also many students, professionals, military members, retirees, and families renting in Mobile, and a lot of these renters find careers in medicine, retail, aerospace, construction and manufacturing.
Mobile's rich history is further celebrated in its well-preserved antebellum architecture, with numerous homes and buildings showcasing the grandeur of the Old South. The city's location on the Gulf Coast also makes it a prime destination for seafood enthusiasts, with the annual Seafood Festival drawing crowds from across the region. For those seeking outdoor adventure, the proximity to the Gulf Islands National Seashore provides endless opportunities for water sports, fishing, and white-sand beaches.
Satsuma offers a range of affordable houses for rent in various styles, including traditional, ranch, cottage and Creole. Here, the single-family houses and small apartments for rent in College Park-Spring Hill are perfect for college students looking for a walkable neighborhood, while Parkhill provides a peaceful suburban atmosphere with single-family houses and townhouses for rent. Likewise, Berkleigh is a peaceful neighborhood with a mix of older and newer houses for rent, which is ideal for retirees. Or, Ashland Place has rentals in various architectural styles, like Greek revival and craftsman, whereas Country Club Estates is an affluent gated community with rentals that have beautiful views of nearby golf courses. Additionally, Ridgefield is a highly desirable area with luxurious houses for rent that are close to shopping, dining and golf. Lastly, Malibar Heights rentals are best known for their distinguished, 1960s ranch-style architecture, and Greenwich Hills is a suburban neighborhood known for its unique population and diversity.
For a traditional shopping experience, The Shoppes at Bel Air is a shopping mall across from The Home Depot where renters will find JCPenney, Target and Dillard's. In particular, downtown Mobile is a favorite retail destination for renters looking for independent businesses and where art boutiques and other stores - such as Mobtown Merch; The Haunted Book Shop; and Bienville Souvenir & Gifts - wait on streets with lots of shade. Otherwise, Lower Dauphin Street (or LoDa as renters know it), has more boutiques, antiques, clothing, handmade crafts, and art at places like Sophiella Gallery and Mary Parker Antiques. Meanwhile, renters can find always find a discounted deal on great brands at Tanger Outlets. Of course, for grocery needs, Fresh Market, Walmart, Publix and Winn-Dixie are conveniently located near the rentals in Mobile.
A car is generally recommended when renting in Mobile, with the exception of renters who want to stay in downtown Mobile. Accordingly, getting around the metro area is easy with I-10 and I-65, as well as access to highways 90, 98, 43 and 45. Alternatively, the Wave Transit offers a comprehensive bus service with various routes, including those that take renters to popular destinations, like Mobile International Airport (Bus Route 1), Colonial Fort Conde (Bus Route 6), Ladd-Peebles Stadium (Bus Route 2) and the Shoppes at Bel Air (Bus Route 3). Additionally, the Mobile Downtown Alliance offers an electric trolley throughout the downtown, and MOB City Rides offers a golf cart ridesharing service. Finally, for air travel, Mobile International Airport is just minutes away from downtown, providing convenient flight connections for renters.
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