True Cost of Renting in Mobile, AL
Mobile is Alabama's Gulf Coast port city — home to the Port of Mobile, Airbus's US assembly line, and the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. The Mardi Gras celebration (older than New Orleans') and a revitalizing downtown district provide urban character. Rents are among the most affordable of any Gulf Coast city.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Midtown Mobile / Museum District
- Studio:
- $850/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,000/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,400/mo
Historic neighborhood adjacent to the History Museum and Government Street corridor; mix of Victorian homes and small apartment buildings. Walkable to Downtown. Alabama Power electric. Most desirable long-term rental area.
Downtown Mobile / Dauphin Street
- Studio:
- $900/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,100/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,500/mo
Revitalized entertainment corridor on Dauphin Street; loft apartments and newer development. Walkable restaurant scene. The most competitive rental market for young professionals. Surface parking widely available.
West Mobile / Airport Boulevard
- 1 Bed:
- $1,100/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,500/mo
Suburban corridor near the airport and Airbus plant; apartment complexes at slightly higher rents due to newer construction. Car-dependent. Airport proximity is a practical benefit for frequent travelers.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- Alabama Power
- Water
- Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS)
- Internet
- Spectrum, AT&T Internet, T-Mobile Home Internet
Commute & Transportation
I-65 connects Mobile to Montgomery (3 hrs north) and the Gulf Coast to Nashville (5 hrs). I-10 runs east-west — Pensacola, FL is 60 miles east; New Orleans is 150 miles west. The Airbus A220 and A321 assembly line at Mobile Aeroplex (BFM) employs 1,000 directly with significant supplier jobs. The Port of Mobile employs thousands in logistics. Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) handles regional and some direct service.
Rental Market Overview
Mobile is one of the most affordable Gulf Coast rental markets — median 1BR runs $950–1,100/month. Alabama Power summer bills in coastal Mobile average $130–200/month due to high Gulf humidity. The Airbus facility has brought new professional demand. The Port employment creates stable blue-collar demand. Mardi Gras celebrations in February create short-term rental spikes that are less disruptive to long-term renters than Florida beach markets.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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