Average Rent in Mobile, AL
14 apartment buildings, 257 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,275/mo
market average
Cheapest
$625/mo
Revitalize Realty, LLC
Properties
14
tracked daily
Units
257
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 14 properties in Mobile, AL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Mobile, AL Rent Prices
All 14 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Revitalize Realty, LLC
455 S Broad St, Mobile, AL 36603, USA
The Flats at Midtown
2656 Pathway Pl, Mobile, AL 36606, USA
The Estates At Lafayette Square
900 Downtowner Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609, USA
Crossings At Pinebrook
3800 Michael Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609, USA
Yester Oaks
146 Yester Oaks Dr, Mobile, AL 36608, USA
701 South
701 S University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609, USA
The Gateway Apartments
350 St Joseph St, Mobile, AL 36602, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revitalize Realty, LLC 455 S Broad St, Mobile, AL 36603, USA | $625 | $1,452 | $0.95 | 4.8 (530) | 12 |
| 2 | The Flats at Midtown 2656 Pathway Pl, Mobile, AL 36606, USA | $649 | $751 | $1.04 | 4 (127) | 7 |
| 3 | The Estates At Lafayette Square 900 Downtowner Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609, USA | $771 | $1,131 | $1.17 | 4.1 (125) | 39 |
| 4 | Crossings At Pinebrook 3800 Michael Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609, USA | $791 | $899 | $0.96 | 3.1 (218) | 45 |
| 5 | Yester Oaks 146 Yester Oaks Dr, Mobile, AL 36608, USA | $946 | $1,147 | $1.16 | 3.9 (268) | 51 |
| 6 | 701 South 701 S University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609, USA | $964 | $1,041 | $1.26 | 4 (158) | 3 |
| 7 | The Gateway Apartments 350 St Joseph St, Mobile, AL 36602, USA | $1,099 | $1,467 | $2.19 | 3.6 (36) | 6 |
Explore Each Property
Revitalize Realty, LLC
4.8 (530)455 S Broad St, Mobile, AL 36603, USA
The Flats at Midtown
4 (127)2656 Pathway Pl, Mobile, AL 36606, USA
The Estates At Lafayette Square
4.1 (125)900 Downtowner Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609, USA
Crossings At Pinebrook
3.1 (218)3800 Michael Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609, USA
Yester Oaks
3.9 (268)146 Yester Oaks Dr, Mobile, AL 36608, USA
701 South
4 (158)701 S University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609, USA
Mobile, AL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Mobile, AL is $1,275 per month, based on 257 units across 14 apartment communities. Prices range from $625 at Revitalize Realty, LLC to $1,586 at Meridian at the Port.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,203/mo | $625/mo | 104 |
| 2 Bed | $1,275/mo | $649/mo | 119 |
| 3 Bed | $1,437/mo | $1,059/mo | 30 |
| 4 Bed | $1,913/mo | $1,400/mo | 4 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Mobile, AL apartments earn?
The 12 buildings we can estimate generate about $3.4M in rental revenue per month ($41M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Estates At Lafayette Square | $690K/mo | 94% | 675 |
| 2.Meridian at the Port | $599K/mo | 92% | 342 |
| 3.Yester Oaks | $546K/mo | 91% | 587 |
| 4.Crossings At Pinebrook | $412K/mo | 91% | 523 |
| 5.Village at Midtown | $343K/mo | 90% | 288 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Mobile, AL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Mobile, AL averages $1,203/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,275/mo. At the local median household income of $51,090, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Mobile, AL at $1,029/mo. The current tracked market average runs 24% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Mobile, AL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mobile, AL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$51,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,275/mo.
Comfortable income
$61,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($625/mo), you need to earn at least $25,000/year.
Median household income in Mobile, AL is $51,090 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Mobile, AL
Overall prices in Mobile, AL runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 88.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Mobile, AL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,275 |
| Utilities | $264 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $628 |
| Healthcare | $306 |
| Other goods and services | $490 |
| Estimated total | $3,474/mo |
Population
185,097
Median household income
$51,090
Census median rent
$1,029/mo
Rent as % of income
32.3%
Median age
37.7
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Alabama
How Mobile, AL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Mobile, AL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | $1,652 | +30% | 21 |
| Montgomery, AL | $1,408 | +10% | 16 |
| Hoover, AL | $1,886 | +48% | 13 |
| Birmingham, AL | $1,651 | +29% | 12 |
| Madison, AL | $1,324 | +4% | 8 |
| Decatur, AL | $1,002 | -21% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mobile, AL?
The average rent in Mobile, AL is $1,275 per month, based on 257 units across 14 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mobile, AL?
The lowest available rent in Mobile, AL starts at $625 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mobile, AL?
1-bedroom apartments in Mobile, AL average $1,203/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $625/mo across 104 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mobile, AL?
2-bedroom apartments in Mobile, AL average $1,275/mo. Units start from $649/mo across 119 units currently listed.
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