Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sheldon Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (7 Rentals)

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Pleasanton Hills
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasanton Hills

7601 Airport BlvdMobile, AL 36608
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Glen Arbor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Arbor

1100 Somerby DrMobile, AL 36695
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Sheldon, Mobile, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sheldon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sheldon area of Mobile, AL is a Studio unit found at Linx Plaza Apartments priced from $580. Marigold Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $689. Here are the most affordable Sheldon apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linx Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$580
Marigold ApartmentsBasic Studio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$689
Tyler Ridge1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sheldon, AL

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sheldon area is the $1.03 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Acasa Inverness Lakes in the in the West Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Sheldon apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Ashford Place starting at $1,270 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sheldon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Acasa Inverness Lakes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Ashford PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Timber Ridge Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1.24
The Oakley at HillcrestMystic1BR,1BA$1.29
Tyler Ridge1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$0.99
The Park Apartments1X1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.20
Bexley Ridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Huntleigh WoodsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Park West ApartmentsNaples1BR,1BA$1.30
Twin Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath (Modern)1BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sheldon, Mobile, AL

Ranked #54

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mobile. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Sheldon Neighborhood in Mobile, AL

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sheldon Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sheldon?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sheldon is under $994.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sheldon?

The cheapest apartment in Sheldon is Marigold Apartments which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Sheldon costs $1,591.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sheldon?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Sheldon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sheldon?

Cheap apartments in Sheldon have an average cost of $611 which is $980 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sheldon.

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