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Rental Market Trends in Mobile, AL

What is the average rent in Mobile, AL?

$978/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Mobile, AL is $978 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $839 per month for a studio, $978 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,169 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,494 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$839/month
464 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$978/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,169/month
1,002 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,494/month
1,368 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$934/month
289 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,206/month
830 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,537/month
1,261 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,988/month
1,837 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,427/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,579/month
1,249 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,212/month
1,110 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mobile, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $16 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Mobile, AL
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mobile, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
10% Below $700/month
43% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mobile?

Based on current rent prices, Westmont, Jackson Heights and Westhill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mobile.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westmont
$737/month
660 Sq Ft
Jackson Heights
$852/month
696 Sq Ft
Westhill
$891/month
659 Sq Ft
Richelieu
$893/month
638 Sq Ft
Malibar Heights
$903/month
692 Sq Ft
Huntleigh
$903/month
636 Sq Ft
Llanfair
$909/month
752 Sq Ft
Bolton
$922/month
730 Sq Ft
Berkleigh
$957/month
700 Sq Ft
Airmont
$997/month
648 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mobile?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
College Park
$1,987/month
764 Sq Ft
Bleckly Island
$1,670/month
749 Sq Ft
Orange Grove
$1,661/month
735 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,602/month
846 Sq Ft
Washington Square
$1,538/month
816 Sq Ft
Downtown Mobile
$1,477/month
826 Sq Ft
Midtown Mobile
$1,446/month
822 Sq Ft
Georgia Avenue
$1,367/month
968 Sq Ft
Texas Street
$1,356/month
751 Sq Ft
Canterbury
$1,330/month
742 Sq Ft

Which Mobile neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Mobile
$1,057/month
724 Sq Ft
Downtown Mobile
$1,477/month
826 Sq Ft
Bolton
$922/month
730 Sq Ft
Midtown Mobile
$1,446/month
822 Sq Ft
Airmont
$997/month
648 Sq Ft
Richelieu
$893/month
638 Sq Ft
Thornhill
$1,093/month
708 Sq Ft
Orange Grove
$1,661/month
735 Sq Ft
Overton
$1,070/month
740 Sq Ft
Bleckly Island
$1,670/month
749 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 $978, you’ll want to make about $3,260 per month or $39,120 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 7.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mobile is 22.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $839 - $1,494. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 8.2% more for utilities, and 10.1% less for transportation.

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Mobile, AL

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Apartment Averages

Westmont

Mobile, AL

College Park

Mobile, AL

Studio
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One Bedroom
$764/month
$1,742/month
Two Bedroom
$867/month
$2,166/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,526/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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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