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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 Studio unit found at WR Tower Apartments priced from $775. Arbor Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $864. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tuscaloosa apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WR Tower ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$775
Arbor Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$864
Fountain Square Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$934

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa, AL

As of September 08, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
My House on 13thE15BR,5BA$0.75
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.51
French Quarter ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.91
The OverlookA3BR,3BA$0.81
Union Tuscaloosa4x44BR,4BA$1.16
The Crescent2A2BR,2BA$1.04
Crestmont Manor2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Fountain Square Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Broadstreet Village2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.34
Arbor Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$1.36

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Tuscaloosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Tuscaloosa?

There are currently 140 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa, AL with pricing that ranges from $465 to $2,500. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Tuscaloosa ranging from $750 to $8,000.

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 $750 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,857.

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 $1,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 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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