Mobile, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What are the most popular neighborhoods in Mobile?

The most popular neighborhood in Mobile is Thornhill , where there are 4 listings with an average rent of $1,206. Next up is Sheldon , where apartments go for $1,275/month, followed by Westhill with $1,157 If you’re looking to rent in Mobile’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Airmont , where renters pay $1,004 on average, and Claremont , where the average monthly rent is $995.

What is the average rent in Mobile?

The average rent for an apartment in Mobile is $1,109. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Mobile, AL

Last updated February 2023

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,109	933 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Mobile?

The average size for a Mobile, AL apartment is 933 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. 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

Mobile, AL Occupied Housing Units

37,964 or 49% of the households in Mobile, AL are renter-occupied while 39,551 or 51% are owner-occupied.

Mobile, AL rent trends

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Average Rent in Mobile, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Church Street East	$1,614
Lower Dauphin	$1,614
DeTonti Square	$1,320
Alderbrook	$1,275
Baker	$1,275
Cottage Park	$1,275
Dawes	$1,275
Di Grado	$1,275
Kimberline	$1,275
Milkhouse	$1,275
Millers Creek	$1,275
Overton	$1,275
Second Creek	$1,275
Sheldon	$1,275
Warwick	$1,275
Westlake	$1,275
Yorkwood	$1,275
D'Iberville	$1,235
North Industrial Area	$1,211
Thornhill	$1,206
USA	$1,178
Bates	$1,157
Cody	$1,157
College Park	$1,157
Country Club Of Mobile	$1,157
Ferry	$1,157
Glen Acres	$1,157
Highland	$1,157
Hillsdale	$1,157
Llanfair	$1,157
Melrose	$1,157
Mobile Terrace	$1,157
Overlook	$1,157
Parkhill	$1,157
Pierce Creek	$1,157
Reichlieu	$1,157
Westhill	$1,157
Bolton	$1,076
Brookwood	$1,033
Carlen	$1,033
Dauphin Acres	$1,033
Mertz	$1,033
Pleasant Valley	$1,033
Rickarby	$1,033
Canterbury	$1,030
Crestview	$1,030
Riviere De Chien	$1,030
Rolling Acres	$1,030
Skyland Park	$1,030
Spring Valley	$1,030
Terrace Hills	$1,030
Maryvale	$1,012
Woodlawn	$1,012
Venetia	$1,010
Carver	$1,005
Gorgas	$1,005
Greenmound	$1,005
Neely	$1,005
Oakleigh	$1,005
Summerville	$1,005
Airmont	$1,004
Berkleigh	$995
Claremont	$995
Greenwich Hills	$995
Jackson Heights	$995
Malibar Heights	$995
Maysville	$985
North Crichton	$966
Prichard	$942
Alligator Bayou	$928
Arlington	$928
Bayside	$928
Bayview	$928
Driftwood	$928
Lourdes	$928
McVoy	$928
Navco	$928
Neshota	$928
Riverside	$928
Riviera	$928
Rosedale	$928
Park Place	$902
South Crichton	$902
Baltimore	$867
Audubon	$836
Churchill	$836
Cypress Shores	$836
Goldmine	$836
Koolman	$836
Tillman	$836
Fisher	$834
Oakdale	$834
Orange Grove	$834
Owens	$834
Riverfront Industrial Area	$834
Texas Street	$834
Georgia Avenue	$766
Hannon Park	$766
Leinkauf	$766
Lyons Park	$766
Washington Square	$766
Chickasaw	$724

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mobile?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mobile are Chickasaw, where the average rent goes for $724/month, Georgia Avenue, where renters pay $766/mo on average, and Hannon Park, where the average rent goes for $766/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Leinkauf ($766), Lyons Park ($766), and Washington Square ($766), where the asking prices are below the average Mobile rent of $1,109/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mobile?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Mobile are DeTonti Square ($1,320), Church Street East ($1,614) and Lower Dauphin ($1,614).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Mobile?

The most popular neighborhood in Mobile is Thornhill, where there are 4 listings with an average rent of $1,206. Next up is Sheldon, where apartments go for $1,275/month, followed by Westhill with $1,157 If you’re looking to rent in Mobile’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Airmont, where renters pay $1,004 on average, and Claremont, where the average monthly rent is $995.

Mobile | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Airmont is 21% lower than in Alderbrook

$1,004

Airmont rent is 9% lower than Mobile average

Average Rent	$1,004

$1,275

Alderbrook rent is 15% higher than Mobile average

Average Rent	$1,275

How Mobile Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Birmingham	$1,274
Madison	$1,300
Bessemer	$826
Huntsville	$1,182
Mobile	$1,109
Calera	$1,171
Tuscaloosa	$1,280
Hoover	$1,237
Pell City	$1,129
Phenix City	$1,076
Auburn	$1,563
Hattiesburg	$1,209
Daphne	$1,376
Fort Walton Beach	$1,615
Pensacola	$1,445
Foley	$1,380
Gulf Shores	$1,359
Milton	$1,221
Destin	$2,095
Fairhope	$1,429
Orange Beach	$1,663

What is the average price for a storage unit in Mobile?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Mobile is $109.02. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.