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Breckenridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments

4830 University Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35404
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Crowne Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crowne Pointe

3719 Hargrove RdTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Cottondale, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottondale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottondale, AL is a Studio unit found at Flex Studio Apartments in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood priced from $495. Forest Lake Apartments in the Skyland McFarland 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 Cottondale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$495
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$699
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha5BR/5BA - Magnolia Elite Tech5BR,5BA$700
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$799
Ridge View Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$810
The Links at TuscaloosaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
Stone CreekStudioStudio,1BA$845
Skyland PointeWelcome to Skyland Pointe – 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 56...1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottondale, AL and Nearby

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottondale area is the $0.94 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Hallmark at Garden Parkway in the in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood starting from $1,182. The second greatest value Cottondale apartment is the 2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Model at The Cottages at Lake Tamaha starting at $1,200 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Northport North of River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottondale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.94
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite2BR,2.5BA$0.96
High Country Apartments3Bed - 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Sun Valley Apartments2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.06
Winding CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.07
Eastwood Manor2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Williamsburg EastTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.06
Eddins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
1370 Hurricane Rd, Unit 11370 Hurricane Rd1BR,1BA$0.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottondale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cottondale?

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

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottondale is starting from $890 at Aspen Village Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Cottondale Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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