Rental GuideMobile, AL

Mobile rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,300

Year Over Year Change

18%

$234

Rentals available, last 30 days

246

Rent ranges for Mobile apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

20%

$751 - $1,500

63%

$0 - $750

20%

63%

How has rent in Mobile, AL changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Mobile, AL, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,300, which is a 18.48% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Mobile, AL is about $1,002. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Mobile, AL is $1,085, and studios are about $846 per month.

See more Mobile, AL rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Mobile, AL?

schools

51,979

students

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Who lives in Mobile, AL?

Gender

47% Male

53% Female

Age Range

0-19

24%

20-34

23%

35-44

11%

45-64

24%

65+

16%

Language

English

95%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

10%

High School

50%

Bachelor's

28%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Mobile, AL?

Families

37% Families

63% Single

Property

48% Renters

52% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

30%

25-50k

25%

50-75k

16%

75-100k

10%

100-150k

10%

150k+

How do residents get around Mobile, AL?

Mobile locals spend about 22 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Mobile is through Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 133.91 miles away.

Walking

5/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

4/10

This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Driving

8/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

0/10

FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Scores for Mobile are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Mobile, AL

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Mobile, 57% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is lower than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Mobile

Affordable housing

71%Satisfaction rating

Job market

57%Satisfaction rating

Nightlife

57%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Pet friendly

Public transportation

Parks & recreation

Quality schools

Dating scene

Cost of living

Weather

Pet friendly

57%

Public transportation

57%

Parks & recreation

57%

Quality schools

57%

Dating scene

57%

Cost of living

43%

Weather

29%

57%

43%

29%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

What is the cost of living in Mobile, AL?

The overall cost of living in Mobile, AL is 7% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Mobile you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.18 per carton, and milk $4.56. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $138.71 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.