Cheap Apartments for Rent in Akron, AL from $400 (29 Rentals)

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The Mosaic at Tuscaloosa
$550 - $1,500
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$520 - $1,470
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$30

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$550 - $1,500
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The Mosaic at Tuscaloosa

800 31st StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Skyland Pointe
$869 - $1,249
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$819 - $1,199
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$50

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$869 - $1,249
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Skyland Pointe

4527 18th Ave ETuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Landmark Apartments- AL
$886 - $3,122
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$774 - $3,010
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$112

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$886 - $3,122
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Landmark Apartments- AL

5501 Old Montgomery HwyTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Copper Creek
$900 - $975
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$873 - $948
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$27

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$900 - $975
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Copper Creek

3504 12th Ave ETuscaloosa, AL 35405
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2800 McFarland
$930 - $1,095
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$919 - $1,084
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$11

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$930 - $1,095
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 20

2800 McFarland

2800 Mcfarland BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Riverbend Residences
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbend Residences

235 James I Harrison Jr Pky ETuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Magnolia Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Place

3820 1st AveTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Z - Forrester Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Z - Forrester Gardens

1350 James I Harrison Jr Pky ETuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Akron, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Akron Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Akron, AL is a Studio unit found at Flex Studio Apartments in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood priced from $495. Forest Lake Apartments in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Akron apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$495
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$699
Regal Pointe Apartment HomesStudio - 1BathStudio,1BA$799
Mountain View Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$799
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$799
The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
The Links at TuscaloosaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
Valley Square Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$849
Skyland PointeBryant - 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$869
Aspen Village Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath Aspen Village Mountain Brook1BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Akron, AL and Nearby

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Akron area is the $0.51 price per square foot Metalworks Condo Model at Metalworks Condos in the in the Northport North of River neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Akron apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at The Glens starting at $1,250 with a $1.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Akron apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.51
The GlensThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
High Country Apartments3Bed - 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Dogwood Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BA DPLX2BR,1BA$1.00
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.04
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Sun Valley Apartments2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$0.97
Fountain Square Apartment Homes2 Bed 1Bath2BR,1BA$1.13
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Valley Square Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Akron Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Akron?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Akron is at Flex Studio Apartments listed at $495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Akron Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Akron Apartment is $699 at Forest Lake Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Akron Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Akron is starting from $899 at Dogwood Lane Apartments.

What is the most affordable Akron Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Akron Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at High Country Apartments and starts from $1,139.

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