
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL from $465 (55 Rentals)


The Mosaic at Tuscaloosa

Hackberry Place

2610 19th St

Riverbend Residences

Forest Lake Apartments

Creekwood Village Apartments

The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/II

The Links at Tuscaloosa

Brookstone Apartment Homes
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Magnolia Place

Regal Pointe Apartment Homes

Ridge View Apartments

Aspen Village Apartment Homes

Mountain View Apartment Homes

High Country Apartments

Skyland Pointe

Valley Square Apartments

526 18th St

432 27th St
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Hallmark at Garden Parkway

The Willows

Landmark Apartments- AL

Fountain Square Apartment Homes

2800 McFarland

WR Tower Apartments

Bent Tree Apartment Homes

Stone Creek

Royal Hills

Water Oak Apartments
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French Quarter Apartments

Winding Creek

Rivermont Apartment Homes

St. John Flats II

4218 4th Ave

Four Quarters College Station

Sherrill Plaza

Claymont Apartments

Cypress Creek Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments
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The Summit at the River

Arbor Place Apartments

Capstone Cottages

2720 31st Ave

Preston Place

Legacy at Country Club

2410 Denny St

316 Caplewood Dr

Notting Hill Apartments

Crestmont Manor
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Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tuscaloosa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Studio Apartments | $988 | $495 | $1,775 |
| Tuscaloosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,176 | $465 | $1,825 |
| Tuscaloosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $670 | $2,170 |
| Tuscaloosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $789 | $5,180 |
| Tuscaloosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $639 | $5,600 |
| Tuscaloosa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $830 | $7,500 |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tuscaloosa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tuscaloosa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tuscaloosa is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tuscaloosa?
The cheapest apartment in Tuscaloosa is Riverbend Residences which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Tuscaloosa costs $2,021.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tuscaloosa?
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 117 regular apartments in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa?
Cheap apartments in Tuscaloosa have an average cost of $809 which is $1,212 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tuscaloosa.
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.