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Average Rent in Mobile, AL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Mobile, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,247/mo
▲ +0.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$695/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
73
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Mobile, AL
Compare average rent across Mobile, AL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Business District | $1,913 | $1,193 | 1 | 25 |
| Crestview | $1,547 | $1,334 | 1 | 10 |
| Carlen | $1,159 | $899 | 2 | 9 |
| Riverfront Industrial Area | $1,121 | $625 | 1 | 7 |
| Melrose | $1,109 | $956 | 1 | 45 |
| Jackson Heights | $980 | $624 | 2 | 73 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Mobile, AL?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Mobile, AL is $1,247 per month across 8 apartment communities and 73 available units. Rents have increased $11 (0.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Revitalize Realty, LLC starting at $695/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,247/mo.
Prices range from $695 to $2,737 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 25 units are currently listed.
Mobile, AL Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Mobile, AL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Mobile, AL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revitalize Realty, LLC | $695/mo | $798/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
| Crossings At Pinebrook | $797/mo | $968/mo | 20 | 3.1 |
| The Estates At Lafayette Square | $875/mo | $1,088/mo | 20 | 4.1 |
| The Flats at Midtown | $899/mo | $961/mo | 4 | 4 |
| Yester Oaks | $1,153/mo | $1,245/mo | 13 | 3.9 |
| Parkside at Cottage Hill Apartments | $1,425/mo | $1,435/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| The Crossings At Cottage Hill | $1,573/mo | $1,585/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Mobile, AL Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Mobile, AL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$50,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,247/mo.
Comfortable income
$60,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($695/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Mobile, AL is $51,090 , about 15% 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) | $1,247 |
| Utilities | $264 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $628 |
| Healthcare | $306 |
| Other goods and services | $490 |
| Estimated total | $3,446/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.
Explore Mobile, AL Apartments
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