
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL from $465 (63 Rentals)


The Mosaic at Tuscaloosa

Hackberry Place

Riverbend Residences

The Summit at the River

Forest Lake Apartments

608 Jack Warner Pkwy, Unit 1 bedroom

6 Rhonda Dr

Ridge View Apartments

Creekwood Village Apartments
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The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/II

The Links at Tuscaloosa

Brookstone Apartment Homes

Magnolia Place

Regal Pointe Apartment Homes

High Country Apartments

Mountain View Apartment Homes

Valley Square Apartments

Skyland Pointe

Aspen Village Apartment Homes
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526 18th St

432 27th St

Winding Creek

Hallmark at Garden Parkway

The Willows

Williamsburg East

Landmark Apartments- AL

2800 McFarland

WR Tower Apartments

Bent Tree Apartment Homes
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Stone Creek

Royal Hills

4241 Springhill Dr

Water Oak Apartments

French Quarter Apartments

Rivermont Apartment Homes

High River

The Reserve at North River Apartments

Inverness Apartments

The Crescent
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St. John Flats II

Four Quarters College Station

Sherrill Plaza

Claymont Apartments

Cypress Creek Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments

2610 19th St

Arbor Place Apartments

Capstone Cottages

Preston Place
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tuscaloosa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Studio Apartments | $1,235 | $495 | $1,775 |
| Tuscaloosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,169 | $465 | $4,081 |
| Tuscaloosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $715 | $2,500 |
| Tuscaloosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $849 | $5,180 |
| Tuscaloosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $739 | $5,600 |
| Tuscaloosa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $935 | $8,000 |
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Best Local Schools in Tuscaloosa, AL
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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 $830.
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 $2,193.
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 178 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 $894 which is $1,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tuscaloosa.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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