Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carlen Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Briarwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

151 Sage AveMobile, AL 36606
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Summerville Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerville Court

214 Upham StMobile, AL 36607
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Dauphin Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dauphin Creek

1040 Dauphin Island PkyMobile, AL 36605
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Bird's Nest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bird's Nest Apartments

2901 Pleasant Valley RdMobile, AL 36606
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Murray Hill Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Murray Hill Commons

1240 Murray Hill CtMobile, AL 36606
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Midtown 250
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown 250

250 Sage AveMobile, AL 36606
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Palmier Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmier Apartments

400 Westwood StMobile, AL 36606
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Carlen, Mobile, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carlen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carlen area of Mobile, AL is a Studio unit found at The Gateway priced from $750. The Flats at Midtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Carlen apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GatewayStudioStudio,1BA$750
The Flats at Midtown2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$780
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$810
Ann Street LoftsThe Ann at Ann St. Lofts1BR,1BA$972
Bel Air838sf2BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlen, AL

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carlen area is the $1.20 price per square foot Pelican II Model at Parkside at Cottage Hill in the in the Downtown Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,738. The second greatest value Carlen apartment is the 3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM Model at Midtown Oaks Townhomes starting at $1,344 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Owens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carlen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkside at Cottage HillPelican II3BR,2BA$1.20
Midtown Oaks Townhomes3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM3BR,1BA$1.03
Village at MidtownThe Jackson1BR,1BA$1.16
Bel Air838sf2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Marine St. LoftsThe Battleship at Marine St. Lofts1BR,1BA$2.01
The Flats at Midtown2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Ann Street LoftsThe Ann at Ann St. Lofts1BR,1BA$1.49
The GatewayTwo Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.17
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$1.42
202 Michigan Ave, Unit studio202 Michigan Ave1BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carlen, Mobile, AL

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Mobile, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Carlen, Mobile, and the greater Mobile area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carlen Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carlen?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carlen is at The Gateway listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlen Apartment is $810 at Old Shell Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carlen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carlen is starting from $780 at The Flats at Midtown.

What is the most affordable Carlen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carlen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Flats at Midtown and starts from $1,053.

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