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Rental Market Trends in Mobile, AL

What is the average rent in Mobile, AL?

$1,005/month

Average Rent

710 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Mobile, AL is $1,005 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Mobile more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mobile, you can expect to pay about $808 per month for a studio, $1,005 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,180 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,495 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$808/month
458 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,005/month
710 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,180/month
1,014 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,495/month
1,364 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,254/month
942 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,507/month
1,203 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,020/month
1,887 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,300/month
799 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,272/month
1,582 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mobile, AL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $2 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Mobile, AL
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mobile, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
46% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mobile?

Based on current rent prices, Westmont, Cobblestone and Richelieu are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mobile.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westmont
$774/month
593 Sq Ft
Cobblestone
$825/month
637 Sq Ft
Richelieu
$857/month
649 Sq Ft
Westhill
$877/month
653 Sq Ft
Malibar Heights
$890/month
687 Sq Ft
Jackson Heights
$903/month
689 Sq Ft
Greenwich Hills
$925/month
654 Sq Ft
Airmont
$934/month
655 Sq Ft
Bolton
$950/month
739 Sq Ft
Berkleigh
$951/month
700 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mobile?

Based on current rent prices, Cromwell Place, Bleckly Island and Orange Grove are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mobile.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cromwell Place
$1,824/month
759 Sq Ft
Bleckly Island
$1,739/month
716 Sq Ft
Orange Grove
$1,727/month
703 Sq Ft
Midtown Mobile
$1,623/month
736 Sq Ft
Downtown Mobile
$1,564/month
750 Sq Ft
Washington Square
$1,413/month
804 Sq Ft
Stone Ridge at Somerby Park
$1,384/month
813 Sq Ft
Lower Dauphin Street
$1,354/month
757 Sq Ft
Texas Street
$1,339/month
757 Sq Ft
Lyons Park
$1,232/month
630 Sq Ft

Which Mobile neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Mobile with the most apartments available are Downtown Mobile, West Mobile and Midtown Mobile .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Mobile
$1,564/month
750 Sq Ft
West Mobile
$1,028/month
722 Sq Ft
Midtown Mobile
$1,623/month
736 Sq Ft
Cromwell Place
$1,824/month
759 Sq Ft
Overton
$1,056/month
723 Sq Ft
Thornhill
$997/month
685 Sq Ft
Westmont
$774/month
593 Sq Ft
Bolton
$950/month
739 Sq Ft
Airmont
$934/month
655 Sq Ft
Milkhouse
$1,131/month
765 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mobile, AL?

Because the average rent in Mobile is $1,005, you’ll want to make about $3,350 per month or $40,200 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Mobile, AL is 10.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mobile is 28.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $808 - $1,495. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 5.6% more for utilities, and 9.3% less for transportation.

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Mobile, AL

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Apartment Averages

Westmont

Mobile, AL

Cromwell Place

Mobile, AL

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One Bedroom
$722/month
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Two Bedroom
$884/month
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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