Mobile, AL Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Mobile is $797, a 3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $773.
Average Rent in Mobile, AL
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $797 | 3% | 879 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Mobile, AL apartment is 879 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Mobile, AL Apartment Rent Ranges
- < $5003%
- $501-$70040%
- $701-$1,00043%
- $1,001-$1,50012%
- $1,501-$2,0001%
- > $2,0001%
Mobile, AL Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Jan / 2016 | May / 2016 | Sept / 2016 | Jan / 2017 | May / 2017 | Sept / 2017 | Jan / 2018 | May / 2018 | Mar / 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile, AL | $765 | $775 | $769 | $770 | $787 | $773 | $772 | $771 | $797 |
| National | $1,290 | $1,319 | $1,334 | $1,329 | $1,354 | $1,366 | $1,366 | $1,381 | $1,396 |
Average Rent in Mobile, AL By Neighborhood
| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Average Rent | ||||
| Washington Square | $575 | ||||
| Lyons Park | $575 | ||||
| Leinkauf | $575 | ||||
| Hannon Park | $575 | ||||
| Georgia Avenue | $575 | ||||
| Chickasaw | $590 | ||||
| Texas Street | $612 | ||||
| Riverfront Industrial Area | $612 | ||||
| Owens | $612 | ||||
| Orange Grove | $612 | ||||
| Oakdale | $612 | ||||
| Fisher | $612 | ||||
| Tillman | $620 | ||||
| Koolman | $620 | ||||
| Goldmine | $620 | ||||
| Cypress Shores | $620 | ||||
| Churchill | $620 | ||||
| Audubon | $620 | ||||
| Baltimore | $641 | ||||
| DeTonti Square | $645 | ||||
| Lower Dauphin | $662 | ||||
| Church Street East | $662 | ||||
| Malibar Heights | $675 | ||||
| Jackson Heights | $675 | ||||
| Greenwich Hills | $675 | ||||
| Claremont | $675 | ||||
| Berkleigh | $675 | ||||
| Rosedale | $680 | ||||
| Riviera | $680 | ||||
| Riverside | $680 | ||||
| Neshota | $680 | ||||
| Navco | $680 | ||||
| McVoy | $680 | ||||
| Lourdes | $680 | ||||
| Driftwood | $680 | ||||
| Bayview | $680 | ||||
| Bayside | $680 | ||||
| Arlington | $680 | ||||
| Alligator Bayou | $680 | ||||
| Maysville | $686 | ||||
| Woodlawn | $699 | ||||
| Maryvale | $699 | ||||
| Rickarby | $704 | ||||
| Pleasant Valley | $704 | ||||
| Mertz | $704 | ||||
| Dauphin Acres | $704 | ||||
| Carlen | $704 | ||||
| Brookwood | $704 | ||||
| Airmont | $707 | ||||
| South Crichton | $715 | ||||
| Prichard | $715 | ||||
| Park Place | $715 | ||||
| North Industrial Area | $745 | ||||
| Venetia | $772 | ||||
| Bolton | $775 | ||||
| Terrace Hills | $794 | ||||
| Spring Valley | $794 | ||||
| Skyland Park | $794 | ||||
| Rolling Acres | $794 | ||||
| Riviere De Chien | $794 | ||||
| Crestview | $794 | ||||
| Canterbury | $794 | ||||
| North Crichton | $852 | ||||
| D'Iberville | $871 | ||||
| Westhill | $872 | ||||
| Reichlieu | $872 | ||||
| Pierce Creek | $872 | ||||
| Parkhill | $872 | ||||
| Overlook | $872 | ||||
| Mobile Terrace | $872 | ||||
| Melrose | $872 | ||||
| Llanfair | $872 | ||||
| Hillsdale | $872 | ||||
| Highland | $872 | ||||
| Glen Acres | $872 | ||||
| Ferry | $872 | ||||
| Country Club Of Mobile | $872 | ||||
| College Park | $872 | ||||
| Cody | $872 | ||||
| Bates | $872 | ||||
| Thornhill | $883 | ||||
| Yorkwood | $897 | ||||
| Westlake | $897 | ||||
| Warwick | $897 | ||||
| Sheldon | $897 | ||||
| Second Creek | $897 | ||||
| Overton | $897 | ||||
| Millers Creek | $897 | ||||
| Milkhouse | $897 | ||||
| Kimberline | $897 | ||||
| Di Grado | $897 | ||||
| Dawes | $897 | ||||
| Cottage Park | $897 | ||||
| Baker | $897 | ||||
| Alderbrook | $897 | ||||
| USA | $906 | ||||
| Summerville | $936 | ||||
| Oakleigh | $936 | ||||
| Neely | $936 | ||||
| Greenmound | $936 | ||||
| Gorgas | $936 | ||||
| Carver | $936 | ||||
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mobile are Georgia Avenue, where the average rent goes for $575/month, Hannon Park, where renters pay $575/mo on average, and Leinkauf, where the average rent goes for $575/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Lyons Park ($575), Washington Square ($575), and Chickasaw ($590), where the asking prices are below the average Mobile rent of $797/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Mobile are Neely ($936), Oakleigh ($936) and Summerville ($936).
Mobile | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Airmont is 21% lower than in Alderbrook
Airmont rent is 11% lower than Mobile average
| Average Rent | $707 |
|---|
Alderbrook rent is 13% higher than Mobile average
| Average Rent | $897 |
|---|
How Does Mobile Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | $797 | 3% |
| Tillmans Corner | $620 | n/a |
| Prichard | $715 | 9% |
| Chickasaw | $590 | -3% |
For more information about the Mobile rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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