Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (28 Rentals)

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1717-1719 13th St

TuscaloosaAL35401
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Sherrill Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherrill Plaza

1001 14th StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Capstone Cottages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capstone Cottages

610 13th StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Preston Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Preston Place

305 Reed StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Grandview Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Apartments

1700 Snows Mill AveNorthport, AL 35476
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Downtown Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

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 Crestmont Manor priced from $930. Fountain Square Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $944. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tuscaloosa apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crestmont Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$930
Fountain Square Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$944
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$959
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1BA$977
High RiverA1A1BR,1BA$1,217
Rivermont Apartment Homes2bed - 2bath2BR,2BA$1,360
Union on FrankD14BR,4BA$1,485
The Whitney2Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa, AL

As of November 14, 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 $1,515. 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 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
Rivermont Apartment Homes2bed - 2bath2BR,2BA$1.21
The Whitney2Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.43
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Crestmont Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Fountain Square Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL

Ranked #4

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Crestmont Manor which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Downtown Tuscaloosa costs $1,520.

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 7 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 $719 which is $801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tuscaloosa.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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