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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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Copper Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Copper Creek

3504 12th Ave ETuscaloosa, 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottondale, AL and Nearby

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottondale area is the $0.91 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at French Quarter Apartments in the in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Cottondale apartment is the C3 Model at Watercress starting at $950 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the University of Alabama 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.
French Quarter ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.91
WatercressC33BR,3BA$0.70
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.94
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite2BR,2.5BA$0.96
Court Woods Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.85
Williamsburg East2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.01
Sun Valley ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom Apartments | Gated Communit...2BR,2BA$1.06
High Country Apartments2Bed - 1Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Aspen Village Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath Aspen Village2BR,1BA$1.04
Eddins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.92

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Cottondale, AL

Ranked #56

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2.5
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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 $850 at Eddins Estates Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cottondale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cottondale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen Village Apartment Homes and starts from $1,120.

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