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Mobile, AL 36606
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Rental Market Trends in Mobile, AL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Mobile, AL is $1,030/month.
Rent in Mobile is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,030/month
Average Rent
711 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.8%
Change / Year
1,430
Available Apartments
Mobile rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Mobile average $866 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Mobile average $1,030 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Mobile average $1,212 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Mobile average $1,545 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Mobile, AL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $30 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Mobile, AL
September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
45%
$700 - $1,000/month
34%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mobile?
Based on current rent prices, Westhill, Jackson Heights and Westmont are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mobile.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mobile?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Mobile, Bleckly Island and Orange Grove are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mobile.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mobile, AL?
Because the average rent in Mobile is $1,030, you’ll want to make about $3,433 per month or $41,196 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 12.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mobile is 31.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $866 - $1,545. You can expect to pay 2.7% less for groceries, 3.6% more for utilities, and 9.9% less for transportation.
How does Mobile, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Mobile, AL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Mobile Area GuideStudio
$605/month
$979/month
One Bedroom
$889/month
$1,150/month
Two Bedroom
$1,098/month
$1,213/month
Three Bedroom
$1,553/month
$1,613/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Mobile?
The average rent in Mobile is $1,030 per month, which is 38.1% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Mobile?
The average rent for a house in Mobile, AL is $1,592 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Mobile?
The average rent for a townhome in Mobile, AL is $1,342 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Mobile?
The average rent for a condo in Mobile, AL is $1,024 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Mobile?
Rents in Mobile, AL are increasing, with prices up 2.8% year-over-year and $30 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Mobile?
In Mobile, AL, 45% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.