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property at 1717-1719 13th St

$1,000 - $1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7, 2026

1717-1719 13th St

TuscaloosaAL35401

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Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tuscaloosa, AL

Pricing Updated: 12/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tuscaloosa, AL area range in price from $465 to $8,250 with an overall median price of $2,841. The three Tuscaloosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Skyland McFarland at $495, Downtown Tuscaloosa at $465, and University of Alabama 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$1,450$495103
Downtown Tuscaloosa$1,520$46543
University of Alabama$1,525$46523
West Tuscaloosa$1,552$49564
East Tuscaloosa$5,400$49587
The Strip$5,600$46526

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. Forest Lake Apartments in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. 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
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$699
Riverbend Residences1x11BR,1BA$700
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha4BR/4.5BA - Springmore Elite4BR,4BA$730
The Summit at the RiverRiver Pointe 11BR,1BA$750
Arbor Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$764
Regal Pointe Apartment HomesStudio - 1BathStudio,1BA$799
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$799
Legacy at Country Club1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tuscaloosa area is the $0.75 price per square foot E1 Model at My House on 13th in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,515. The second greatest value Tuscaloosa apartment is the Metalworks Condo Model at Metalworks Condos starting at $925 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Northport North of River 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.
My House on 13thE15BR,5BA$0.75
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.51
Union Tuscaloosa5x5 Penthouse5BR,5BA$0.91
The OverlookA3BR,3BA$0.81
WatercressC13BR,3BA$0.63
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech2BR,2BA$0.96
Legacy at Country Club2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
High Country Apartments2Bed - 1Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Eddins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00

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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.

Tuscaloosa, AL
Population: 101,113

Ranked #308

in US Census Population by City

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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 Forest Lake Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Tuscaloosa costs $2,841.

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 128 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 $695 which is $2,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tuscaloosa.

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