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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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. Brookstone Apartment Homes in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. 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
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$730
Stone CreekStudioStudio,1BA$755
Riverbend Residences1x11BR,1BA$809
The Links at TuscaloosaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
Skyland PointeWillow1BR,1BA$845
Ridge View Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$849
Winding CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$859
Mountain View Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$889
High Country ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottondale, AL and Nearby

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottondale area is the $0.95 price per square foot 2 BR 1 BA TH Model at Dogwood Lane Apartments in the in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Cottondale apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Court Woods Apartments starting at $980 with a $0.85 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.
Dogwood Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BA TH2BR,1BA$0.95
Court Woods Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.85
Williamsburg East2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.03
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Eastwood Manor2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH2BR,1.5BA$0.98
The Willows2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Preserve at TuscaloosaB4 Floor Plan2BR,2BA$1.08
Valley Square Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Tenth and Tusk2BR/2BA - Corner2BR,2BA$1.09

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $730 at Brookstone Apartment Homes.

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 $909 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 Magnolia Place and starts from $1,119.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.