Cheap Apartments for Rent in Northport, AL from $400 (52 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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Emerson Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Court

900 Gene Stallings AveTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Student Housing
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Sherrill Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherrill Plaza

1001 14th StTuscaloosa, AL 35401

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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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

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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College Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Place

514 Red Drew AveTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Student Housing
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Notting Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Notting Hill Apartments

1320 Paul W Bryant DrTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Student Housing
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Northport, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Northport, AL

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2026

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$1,447$46542

Cheapest Available Northport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Northport, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Place Apartments in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood priced from $764. Creekwood Village Apartments in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$764
Creekwood Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$800
Crestmont Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$815
NorthbrookStudio - 1BathStudio,1BA$882
Forest Trail Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$970
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$979
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1BA$1,019
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Tradition on CaplewoodC23BR,3BA$1,199
High RiverA1A1BR,1BA$1,217

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northport, AL

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northport area is the $0.51 price per square foot Metalworks Condo Model at Metalworks Condos in the in the Northport North of River neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Northport apartment is the A Model at The Overlook starting at $1,125 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the University of Alabama 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.
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.51
The OverlookA3BR,3BA$0.81
Rivermont Apartment Homes3bed - 2bath3BR,2BA$1.17
Tradition on CaplewoodC23BR,3BA$0.92
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Creekwood Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.01
Crestmont Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Forest Trail Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.55

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 Northport Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northport?

The cheapest apartment in Northport is Arbor Place Apartments which is listed at $764, while the average apartment in Northport costs $1,447.

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 7 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 $811 which is $636 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northport.

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

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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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.