
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (29 Rentals)
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Forest Lake Apartments

The Summit at the River

4220 Keene Dr

Brookstone Apartment Homes

600 13th St E

Stone Creek
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624 E 33rd St

The Willows

632 E 33rd St

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Copper Creek

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2800 McFarland

3719 Hargrove E Rd

700 E 33rd St
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Claymont Apartments

Brookhaven Apartments

8 Brookhaven Dr

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The Oakley

Crimson Place - 3 Bedroom Townhouse(s)
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Crowne Pointe

6 E Short 24th Ave

2410 Denny St

1515 Kicker Rd

2725 1st St E

134 29th Ave E
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Eddins Estates Apartments
East Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Tuscaloosa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tuscaloosa Studio Apartments | $830 | $495 | $1,139 |
| East Tuscaloosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $699 | $1,846 |
| East Tuscaloosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $750 | $2,150 |
| East Tuscaloosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $855 | $3,400 |
| East Tuscaloosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $936 | $770 | $3,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL.
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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. Forest Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable East Tuscaloosa apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flex Studio Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $495 |
| Forest Lake Apartments | Small One BR | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Summit at the River | River Pointe 1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Cottages at Lake Tamaha | 4BR/4.5BA - Springmore Elite | 4BR,4BA | $780 |
| Brookstone Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Stone Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| The Willows | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Copper Creek | 2Bed + 1Bath Reno | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Eddins Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $940 |
| Water Oak Apartments | Renovated Forest | 1BR,1BA | $1,153 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tuscaloosa, AL
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Tuscaloosa area is the $0.63 price per square foot C1 Model at Watercress in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value East Tuscaloosa apartment is the 2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech Model at The Cottages at Lake Tamaha starting at $1,214 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Northport North of River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Tuscaloosa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watercress | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.63 |
| The Cottages at Lake Tamaha | 2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Gates at South Bend | C1 (3x2) | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Copper Creek | 2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| Water Oak Apartments | Renovated Forest | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Willows | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Eddins Estates Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Brookstone Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Summit at the River | River Pointe 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Forest Lake Apartments | Small One BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Tuscaloosa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Tuscaloosa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Tuscaloosa is under $1,153.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Tuscaloosa?
The cheapest apartment in East Tuscaloosa is Forest Lake Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in East Tuscaloosa costs $1,517.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 66 regular apartments in East 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 East Tuscaloosa?
Cheap apartments in East Tuscaloosa have an average cost of $906 which is $611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Tuscaloosa.
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