Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carlen Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (30 Rentals)
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Carlen, Mobile, AL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carlen?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carlen Studio Apartments | $1,088 | $750 | $1,438 |
Carlen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $810 | $2,007 |
Carlen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $716 | $2,823 |
Carlen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $925 | $2,881 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Carlen Neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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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. Elevate 758 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Carlen apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Gateway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Elevate 758 | The Oaks - S7 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Old Shell Commons | Midtown | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Bel Air | 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $947 |
Ann Street Lofts | The Ann at Ann St. Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $1,022 |
Village at Midtown | The Bienville | 2BR,2BA | $1,134 |
Midtown Oaks Townhomes | 3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM | 3BR,1BA | $1,344 |
Old Shell Lofts | The Port | 2BR,2BA | $1,512 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlen, AL
As of February 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carlen area is the $1.20 price per square foot Pelican I Model at Parkside at Cottage Hill in the in the Downtown Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,622. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkside at Cottage Hill | Pelican I | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Midtown Oaks Townhomes | 3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
1566 Dauphin St, Unit Webb Carriage House | 1566 Dauphin St | 3BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Village at Midtown | The Bienville | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Marine St. Lofts | The Battleship at Marine St. Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Elevate 758 | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Ann Street Lofts | The Ann at Ann St. Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Bel Air | 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
The Gateway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Old Shell Commons | Midtown | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Best Local Schools in Carlen, Mobile, AL
EicholdMertz School Of Math And Science
Booker T Washington Middle School
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Best Local Schools in Carlen, Mobile, AL
EicholdMertz School Of Math And Science
Booker T Washington Middle School
School data provided by Great Schools
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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 $915 at Old Shell Commons.
What is the most affordable Carlen Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carlen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Midtown Oaks Townhomes and starts from $1,344.
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