Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carlen Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (40 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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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 1 Bed unit found at Old Shell Commons priced from $810. The Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Carlen apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$810
The GatewayStudioStudio,1BA$850
Bel Air838sf2BR,1BA$983
The Flats at Midtown3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,204
Lofts at MidtownThe FloridaStudio,1BA$1,267
Village at MidtownThe Bienville2BR,2BA$1,282
Marine St. LoftsThe Battleship at Marine St. Lofts1BR,1BA$1,366
The Waters at McGowinThe Merlot1BR,1BA$1,412
Old Shell LoftsThe Emogene1BR,1BA$1,482

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlen, AL

As of May 10, 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 The Bienville Model at Village at Midtown starting at $1,282 with a $1.10 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
Village at MidtownThe Bienville2BR,2BA$1.10
Highland at Spring HillThe Bravard2BR,2BA$1.90
The Flats at Midtown3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.31
The Waters at McGowinThe Cabernet1BR,1BA$1.73
Bel Air838sf2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Marine St. LoftsThe Battleship at Marine St. Lofts1BR,1BA$1.68
Old Shell LoftsThe Serda1BR,1BA$2.35
Old Shell CommonsMidtown1BR,1BA$1.42
Lofts at MidtownThe FloridaStudio ,1BA$2.30

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Carlen, Mobile, AL

Ranked #17

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $850.

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 The Flats at Midtown and starts from $1,204.

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