1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cottondale, AL (39 Rentals)

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Breckenridge Apartments
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Breckenridge Apartments

4830 University Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35404
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1 Bedroom Apartments

East Edge

1131 Jackson AveTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Largest Available Cottondale and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cottondale, AL is found at Stone Creek in the East Tuscaloosa neighborhood and is 1,026 square feet priced from $1,260. Landmark Apartments- AL in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 910 square feet and currently listed start at $1. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cottondale:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Stone CreekLarge 1 Bed - 1 Bath (Available with Cathedral ...1,026 Sq Ft$1,260
Landmark Apartments- ALThe Dogwood910 Sq FtCall for Rates
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom900 Sq Ft$1,090
Water Oak ApartmentsClassic Forest900 Sq Ft$1,083
Skyland PointeColeman - 1 Bed/1 Bath869 Sq Ft$949
Valley Square Apartments1 BR 1 BA832 Sq Ft$879
The Reserve at North River ApartmentsA - Madison802 Sq Ft$1,332
Williamsburg EastOne Bed780 Sq Ft$925
Riverbend Residences1x1780 Sq Ft$750
Vie at University Downs1 - Apartment770 Sq Ft$1,499

Cheapest Available Cottondale and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cottondale, AL is the 1x1 Model starting from $700 at Riverbend Residences in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood. The second most affordable Cottondale 1 Bedroom is the River Pointe 1 Model at The Summit at the River starting at $750 in the University of Alabama neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cottondale is currently $1,165. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cottondale:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Riverbend Residences1x1$700
The Summit at the RiverRiver Pointe 1$750
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR$750
The Links at TuscaloosaClassic Deluxe II$825
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath$830
Magnolia PlaceMagnolia Place 1 Beds x 1 Bath$839
Regal Pointe Apartment Homes1Bed 1Bath Efficiency$839
Mountain View Apartment Homes1 bed - 1 bath Efficiency$839
Skyland PointeBryant - 1 Bed/1 Bath$869
Aspen Village Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath Aspen Village Mountain Brook$870

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cottondale Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cottondale with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cottondale is at Riverbend Residences listed at $700.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cottondale Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cottondale is $1,165.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cottondale Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cottondale is a 1,026 square feet unit starting from $1,260 at Stone Creek.

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