Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (36 Rentals)

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22 Arlington Dr, Unit B
$1,100
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22 Arlington Dr, Unit B

22 Arlington DrTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Claymont Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Claymont Apartments

2602 Claybrook DrTuscaloosa, AL 35404
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Brookhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookhaven Apartments

1310 37th StTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Breckenridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments

4830 University Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35404
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Crowne Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crowne Pointe

3719 Hargrove RdTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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East Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Tuscaloosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Tuscaloosa area of Tuscaloosa, AL is a Studio unit found at Flex Studio Apartments priced from $495. Brookstone Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable East Tuscaloosa apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$495
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$730
Stone CreekStudioStudio,1BA$755
Riverbend Residences1x11BR,1BA$809
Eddins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$955
Eastwood Manor2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH2BR,1BA$955
2800 McFarland2800 McFarland1BR,1BA$959
Court Woods Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$980
Copper Creek2Bed + 1Bath Reno2BR,1BA$1,019
The Willows2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tuscaloosa, AL

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Tuscaloosa area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Yorktown Commons Luxury Apartments in the in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value East Tuscaloosa apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Court Woods Apartments starting at $980 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Tuscaloosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yorktown Commons Luxury Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
Court Woods Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.85
Williamsburg East2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.03
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Eastwood Manor2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH2BR,1.5BA$0.98
The Willows2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Eddins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
22 Arlington Dr, Unit B22 Arlington Dr2BR,1BA$1.28
Tenth and Tusk2BR/2BA - Corner2BR,2BA$1.09
Riverbend Residences1x11BR,1BA$1.31

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Tuscaloosa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Tuscaloosa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Tuscaloosa is at Flex Studio Apartments listed at $495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Tuscaloosa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Tuscaloosa Apartment is $730 at Brookstone Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Tuscaloosa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Tuscaloosa is starting from $955 at Eddins Estates Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Tuscaloosa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Tuscaloosa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Water Oak Apartments and starts from $1,509.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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