
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL from $789 (27 Rentals)


440 30th Pl

The Crescent

3128 Ash St

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The Glens
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Magnolia Place

Winding Creek

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Riverbend Residences

Crimson Place Condominiums

2683 21st St
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Breckenridge Apartments

4017 68th Ave

Crowne Pointe

Arbor Place Apartments

3315 15th St

3642 Glen Ln
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1521 Kicker Rd

127 Circlewood

1947 Fosters Ferry Rd

2836 1st St E

McDaniel Arms Apartments

Hampton Point Apartments
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Saddlewood Apartments

Grandview Apartments

12889 Holt Peterson Rd
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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 | $956 | $495 | $1,775 |
| Tuscaloosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,142 | $465 | $1,825 |
| Tuscaloosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $600 | $2,699 |
| Tuscaloosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $789 | $5,180 |
| Tuscaloosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $639 | $5,600 |
| Tuscaloosa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $870 | $1,299 |
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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 $815.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tuscaloosa?
The cheapest apartment in Tuscaloosa is Riverfront Village which is listed at $940, while the average apartment in Tuscaloosa costs $1,148.
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 291 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 $748 which is $400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tuscaloosa.
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