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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tuscaloosa, AL

Pricing Updated: 08/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Tuscaloosa, AL area range in price from $465 to $8,500 with an overall median price of $1,145. The three Tuscaloosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Tuscaloosa at $1,000, Skyland McFarland at $1,056, and East Tuscaloosa at $1,102. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tuscaloosa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Tuscaloosa$1,000$495111
Skyland McFarland$1,056$49580
East Tuscaloosa$1,102$49596
Downtown Tuscaloosa$1,199$465118
University of Alabama$1,199$46599
The Strip$1,385$46564

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 $645. 510 29th Place in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tuscaloosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$645
510 29th Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
West HighlandWest Highlands2BR,1BA$695
110 Wedgewood Apartments - J. Hall1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$730
Stone CreekStudioStudio,1BA$755
Arbor Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$764
Creekwood Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$800
Riverbend Residences1x11BR,1BA$809
Skyland PointeWillow1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tuscaloosa area is the $0.72 price per square foot E1 Model at My House on 13th in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Tuscaloosa apartment is the E4 Model at Tradition on the 50 starting at $1,319 with a $0.67 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.
My House on 13thE15BR,5BA$0.72
Tradition on the 50E45BR,5BA$0.67
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.51
Magnolia, A Prosper Community3x3 Flat3BR,3BA$0.39
The OverlookA3BR,3BA$0.81
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha3BR/3BA - Fairview Elite Tech3BR,3BA$0.70
Tradition on CaplewoodC1-B3BR,3BA$0.92
Court Woods Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.85
Eastwood Manor2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Creekwood Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.01

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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 $815.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tuscaloosa?

The cheapest apartment in Tuscaloosa is 510 29th Place which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Tuscaloosa costs $1,145.

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 321 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 $731 which is $414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tuscaloosa.

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