
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Tuscaloosa area of Tuscaloosa.


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Downtown Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Tuscaloosa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Tuscaloosa Studio Apartments | $605 | $465 | $775 |
Downtown Tuscaloosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,106 | $550 | $1,600 |
Downtown Tuscaloosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $709 | $2,500 |
Downtown Tuscaloosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $859 | $1,800 |
Downtown Tuscaloosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $717 | $609 | $1,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Tuscaloosa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Tuscaloosa area of Tuscaloosa, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Place Apartments priced from $764. WR Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tuscaloosa apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arbor Place Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $764 |
WR Tower Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Fountain Square Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
Bent Tree Apartment Homes | One Bed - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
Crestmont Manor | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa, AL
As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 $1,525. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Tuscaloosa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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My House on 13th | E1 | 5BR,5BA | $0.75 |
Metalworks Condos | Metalworks Condo | 3BR,4BA | $0.51 |
French Quarter Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
The Overlook | A | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
Union Tuscaloosa | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.16 |
The Crescent | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
The Whitney | 2Bed 2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Crestmont Manor | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Fountain Square Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Broadstreet Village | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL
Ranked #4
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, and the greater Tuscaloosa area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Downtown Tuscaloosa Neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, AL
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Tuscaloosa Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Tuscaloosa?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tuscaloosa is Arbor Place Apartments which is listed at $764, while the average apartment in Downtown Tuscaloosa costs $1,629.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 34 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Tuscaloosa?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Tuscaloosa have an average cost of $720 which is $909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tuscaloosa.
Expert Rental Resources
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