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Rental Market Trends in Mobile, AL

What is the average rent in Mobile, AL?

$1,026/month

Average Rent

711 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Mobile, AL is $1,026 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $857 per month for a studio, $1,026 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,191 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,505 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$857/month
458 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,026/month
711 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,191/month
1,015 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,505/month
1,344 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,207/month
927 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,547/month
1,257 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,209/month
2,126 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,428/month
851 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,153/month
1,392 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mobile, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $28 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Mobile, AL
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mobile, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
44% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mobile?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hillsdale
$868/month
710 Sq Ft
Westhill
$871/month
656 Sq Ft
Jackson Heights
$899/month
695 Sq Ft
Westmont
$903/month
597 Sq Ft
Airmont
$919/month
649 Sq Ft
Llanfair
$919/month
765 Sq Ft
Greenwich Hills
$923/month
653 Sq Ft
Richelieu
$936/month
604 Sq Ft
Malibar Heights
$946/month
695 Sq Ft
Bolton
$952/month
714 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mobile?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cromwell Place
$1,826/month
763 Sq Ft
College Park
$1,790/month
755 Sq Ft
Bleckly Island
$1,787/month
769 Sq Ft
Orange Grove
$1,742/month
735 Sq Ft
Midtown Mobile
$1,658/month
774 Sq Ft
Washington Square
$1,588/month
812 Sq Ft
Downtown Mobile
$1,581/month
777 Sq Ft
Lower Dauphin Street
$1,522/month
780 Sq Ft
Stone Ridge at Somerby Park
$1,478/month
843 Sq Ft
Lyons Park
$1,394/month
803 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 Midtown Mobile .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Mobile
$1,021/month
702 Sq Ft
Downtown Mobile
$1,581/month
777 Sq Ft
Midtown Mobile
$1,658/month
774 Sq Ft
Cromwell Place
$1,826/month
763 Sq Ft
Thornhill
$1,054/month
657 Sq Ft
Bolton
$952/month
714 Sq Ft
Airmont
$919/month
649 Sq Ft
Richelieu
$936/month
604 Sq Ft
Jackson Heights
$899/month
695 Sq Ft
Overton
$998/month
684 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 $1,026, you’ll want to make about $3,420 per month or $41,040 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 11.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mobile is 31.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $857 - $1,505. You can expect to pay 1.9% less for groceries, 4.5% more for utilities, and 8.6% less for transportation.

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Mobile, AL

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Apartment Averages

Hillsdale

Mobile, AL

Cromwell Place

Mobile, AL

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One Bedroom
$609/month
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Two Bedroom
$718/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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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