
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Echola, AL from $495 (31 Rentals)
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The Mosaic at Tuscaloosa

Hackberry Place

Cobblestone Court

Brookstone Apartment Homes

Forest Lake Apartments

Creekwood Village Apartments
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The Links at Tuscaloosa

Northbrook

Magnolia Place

Audubon Manor

2800 McFarland
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Royal Hills

Canterbury Apartment Homes

Copper Creek
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Landmark Apartments

French Quarter Apartments

The Glens

2683 21st St

The Summit at the River

711 36th Ave

4017 68th Ave
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3315 15th St

3314 16th St

1024 42nd Ave
Echola, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Echola?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echola Studio Apartments | $992 | $495 | $1,775 |
| Echola 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,242 | $550 | $2,065 |
| Echola 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $756 | $2,699 |
| Echola 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $789 | $5,180 |
| Echola 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,059 | $639 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Echola Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Echola, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Hackberry Place in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood priced from $615. Flex Studio Apartments in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Echola apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackberry Place | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| Flex Studio Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| Cobblestone Court | Hardwood LVT Flooring Unit | Studio,1BA | $680 |
| Brookstone Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| Creekwood Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Riverbend Residences | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
| Crestmont Manor | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| The Links at Tuscaloosa | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Northbrook | Studio - 1Bath | Studio,1BA | $882 |
| The Rive Tuscaloosa | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Echola, AL and Nearby
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Echola area is the $0.75 price per square foot E1 Model at My House on 13th in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value Echola apartment is the E4 Model at Tradition on the 50 starting at $1,319 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the University of Alabama neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Echola apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| My House on 13th | E1 | 5BR,5BA | $0.75 |
| Tradition on the 50 | E4 | 5BR,5BA | $0.67 |
| Metalworks Condos | Metalworks Condo | 3BR,4BA | $0.57 |
| The Overlook | A | 3BR,3BA | $0.88 |
| Tradition on Caplewood | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.96 |
| Forest Trail Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Court Woods Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Copper Creek | 2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| Canterbury Apartment Homes | Two Bed - One and Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Creekwood Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Echola Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Echola?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Echola is at Flex Studio Apartments listed at $645.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Echola Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Echola Apartment is $615 at Hackberry Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Echola Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Echola is starting from $765 at Hackberry Place.
What is the most affordable Echola Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Echola 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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