Cheap Apartments for Rent in Northport, AL from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Grandview Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Apartments

1700 Snows Mill AveNorthport, AL 35476
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Essex Square Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Square Apartments

3550 Watermelon RdNorthport, AL 35473
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$1,100 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 17

1014 6th Ave

TuscaloosaAL35401
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Sherrill Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherrill Plaza

1001 14th StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Capstone Cottages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capstone Cottages

610 13th StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Preston Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Preston Place

305 Reed StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Student Housing

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College Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Place

514 Red Drew AveTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Student Housing

Northport, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Northport, AL

Pricing Updated: 01/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Northport, AL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Northport Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northport North of River$1,535$46598

Cheapest Available Northport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Northport, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Summit at the River in the University of Alabama neighborhood priced from $750. Arbor Place Apartments in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $764. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Summit at the RiverRiver Pointe 11BR,1BA$750
Arbor Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$764
NorthbrookStudio - 1BathStudio,1BA$864
Riverfront VillageCrimson - Premium3BR,3BA$870
Forest Trail Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$945
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$959
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1BA$977
Crestmont Manor2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Hub Tuscaloosa4x3 A4BR,3BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northport, AL

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northport area is the $0.76 price per square foot E1 Model at My House on 13th in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,535. The second greatest value Northport apartment is the Metalworks Condo Model at Metalworks Condos starting at $925 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Northport North of River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
My House on 13thE15BR,5BA$0.76
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.51
Union Tuscaloosa5x5 Penthouse5BR,5BA$0.91
The OverlookA3BR,3BA$0.81
WatercressC13BR,3BA$0.63
Rivermont Apartment Homes2bed - 2bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Crestmont Manor2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northport Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northport?

The cheapest apartment in Northport is The Summit at the River which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Northport costs $1,535.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northport?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 56 regular apartments in Northport that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northport?

Cheap apartments in Northport have an average cost of $819 which is $716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northport.

Expert Rental Resources

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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