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property at 432 27th St

$900 - $3,600

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

432 27th St

TuscaloosaAL35401

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tuscaloosa, AL

Pricing Updated: 05/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Tuscaloosa, AL area range in price from $465 to $8,000 with an overall median price of $2,182. The three Tuscaloosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Skyland McFarland at $495, Downtown Tuscaloosa at $465, and The Strip at $465. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tuscaloosa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Skyland McFarland$1,222$495112
Downtown Tuscaloosa$1,585$46529
The Strip$1,629$46526
University of Alabama$1,629$46523
West Tuscaloosa$1,629$49560
East Tuscaloosa$5,400$49558

Cheapest Available Tuscaloosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tuscaloosa, AL is a Studio unit found at Flex Studio Apartments in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood priced from $495. Cobblestone Court in the University of Alabama neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $630. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tuscaloosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$495
Cobblestone CourtHardwood LVT Flooring UnitStudio,1BA$630
Riverbend Residences1x11BR,1BA$700
The Summit at the RiverRiver Pointe 11BR,1BA$750
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$750
Creekwood Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$800
Regal Pointe Apartment HomesStudio - 1BathStudio,1BA$819
The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
The Links at TuscaloosaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa apartment is the 4x4 TH Model at State Tuscaloosa starting at $1,135 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the University of Alabama neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tuscaloosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.51
State Tuscaloosa4x4 TH4BR,4BA$0.79
Union Tuscaloosa4x4 Large4BR,4BA$1.00
The OverlookA3BR,3BA$0.81
Redpoint Tuscaloosa2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Court Woods Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.85
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Dogwood Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.00
Union on FrankB2 Shared2BR,2BA$0.86
Creekwood Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.01

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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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Tuscaloosa Overview

Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more than just the home to the Crimson Tide. The city’s economy continues to thrive with the presence of multi-national manufacturing firms, including Chrysler-Mercedes and Michelin Tires. It is an area full of old traditions and new energy that continues to delight both locals and visitors.

Why live in Tuscaloosa, AL?

As the fifth-largest city in Alabama, Tuscaloosa has become a regional hub of industry, commerce, healthcare and education for West Alabama. Not only has it been dubbed “The City of Champions” due the successes of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, it has also been recognized as the “Most Livable City in the America” by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Other prestigious honors include being in the top “100 Best Communities for Young People” by America’s Promise Alliance and one of the “Best Places to Launch a Small Business” by CNN Money. Ultimately, Tuscaloosa has become one of Alabama’s most progressive cities with a refreshing atmosphere, rich history, museums and parks, and bustling nightlife. It is definitely an area where you can grow and thrive.

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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 $2,182.

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 132 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 $912 which is $1,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tuscaloosa.

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