
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sheldon Neighborhood of Mobile, AL from $400 (14 Rentals)
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Sheldon, Mobile, AL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sheldon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sheldon Studio Apartments | $758 | $689 | $863 |
Sheldon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,041 | $424 | $1,639 |
Sheldon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $895 | $2,667 |
Sheldon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $825 | $2,217 |
Sheldon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $750 | $750 | $750 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sheldon Neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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Cheapest Available Sheldon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sheldon area of Mobile, AL is a Studio unit found at Marigold Apartments priced from $689. Tyler Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Sheldon apartments for rent in Mobile, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Marigold Apartments | Basic Studio Unfurnished | Studio,1BA | $689 |
Tyler Ridge | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Twin Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom/ One Bath (Classic) | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Autumn Woods | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Park West Apartments | Naples | 1BR,1BA | $858 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sheldon, AL
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sheldon area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Cottages at Schillinger's Pointe in the in the West Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,815. The second greatest value Sheldon apartment is the Oak Model at Retreat at Schillinger starting at $1,324 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the West Mobile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sheldon apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cottages at Schillinger's Pointe | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Retreat at Schillinger | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Acasa Inverness Lakes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Ashford Place | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Timber Ridge Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
The Oakley at Hillcrest | Mystic | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Tyler Ridge | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
The Park Apartments | 1X1 Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Bexley Ridge | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Park West Apartments | Messin | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSheldon, Mobile, AL
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Among neighborhoods in Mobile, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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
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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 $1,100.
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 $1,500.
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 $664 which is $836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sheldon.
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