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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 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 Cottondale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$495
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$699
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottondale, AL and Nearby

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottondale area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech Model at The Cottages at Lake Tamaha in the in the Northport North of River neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Cottondale apartment is the 3Bed - 2Bath Model at High Country Apartments starting at $1,139 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Skyland McFarland 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.
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech2BR,2BA$0.96
High Country Apartments3Bed - 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Sun Valley Apartments2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.06
Eastwood Manor2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Williamsburg EastTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.06
Aspen Village Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath Aspen Village2BR,1BA$1.04
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 Cottondale

What type of rentals are currently available in Cottondale?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Cottondale, AL with pricing that ranges from $495 to $5,042. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cottondale ranging from $950 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cottondale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cottondale ranges from $950 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,458.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cottondale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cottondale range from $859 to $5,042, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,015 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

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