Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $900 (11 Rentals)

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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 The Oakley priced from $700. Arbor Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $764. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tuscaloosa apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700
Arbor Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$764
NorthbrookStudio - 1BathStudio,1BA$864
Fountain Square Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$934
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa, AL

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tuscaloosa area is the $0.80 price per square foot D1 Model at My House on 13th in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Downtown Tuscaloosa apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Whitney starting at $1,800 with a $1.33 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 13thD14BR,4BA$0.80
The Whitney3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.33
Union Tuscaloosa4x44BR,4BA$1.14
Riverfront VillageCapstone3BR,3BA$0.69
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Rivermont Apartment Homes1 bed - 1bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Fountain Square Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Tuscaloosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Tuscaloosa?

There are currently 147 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa, AL with pricing that ranges from $465 to $6,000. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Tuscaloosa ranging from $900 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Tuscaloosa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Tuscaloosa ranges from $900 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,739.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Tuscaloosa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Tuscaloosa range from $859 to $2,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $2,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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