Cheap Apartments for Rent in Northport, AL from $400 (37 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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property at 1717-1719 13th St

$1,000 - $1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7, 2026

1717-1719 13th St

TuscaloosaAL35401

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property at 1014 6th Ave

$1,100 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Dec 22

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
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Northport, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Northport, AL

Pricing Updated: 12/17/2025

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$1,515$46592

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
Crestmont Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$930
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$959
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1BA$977
Forest Trail Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$988
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Rivermont Apartment Homes1 bed - 1bath1BR,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northport, AL

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northport 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 $1,515. 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$0.75
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.51
Union Tuscaloosa5x5 Penthouse5BR,5BA$0.91
The OverlookA3BR,3BA$0.81
The Reserve at North River ApartmentsC - Savannah3BR,2BA$1.25
WatercressC13BR,3BA$0.63
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Rivermont Apartment Homes1 bed - 1bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Crestmont Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.34

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Getting Around Northport, AL

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,515.

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 54 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 $801 which is $714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northport.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.