Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $425 (43 Rentals)

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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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2224 Redtop Ave

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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 $645. 110 Wedgewood Apartments - J. Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable East Tuscaloosa apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio, 1BA$645
110 Wedgewood Apartments - J. Hall1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$650
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR, 1BA$730
Riverbend Residences1x11BR, 1BA$809
Stone CreekStudioStudio, 1BA$855
Eddins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$955
Eastwood Manor2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH2BR, 1BA$955
2800 McFarland2800 McFarland1BR, 1BA$959
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha5BR/5BA - Magnolia Elite Tech5BR, 5BA$970
Court Woods Apartments2BR/2BA2BR, 2BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tuscaloosa, AL

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Tuscaloosa area is the $0.77 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - Fairview Elite Tech Model at The Cottages at Lake Tamaha in the Northport North of River neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value East Tuscaloosa apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Yorktown Commons Luxury Apartments in the East Tuscaloosa neighborhood starting at $1,590 with a $1.20 price per square foot. 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.
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha3BR/3BA - Fairview Elite Tech3BR, 3BA$0.77
Yorktown Commons Luxury Apartments3 Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.20
Court Woods Apartments2BR/2BA2BR, 2BA$0.85
The Bluff at Waterworks LandingDogwood2BR, 2BA$0.93
Williamsburg East2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR, 2.5BA$1.03
Signature CollectionCooper Creek 2 Beds x 1 Bath - S2BR, 1BA$1.05
Eastwood Manor2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH2BR, 1.5BA$0.98
Water Oak ApartmentsRenovated Forest1BR, 1BA$1.23
Tenth and Tusk2BR/2BA - Corner2BR, 2BA$1.09
The Preserve at TuscaloosaB2 Floor Plan2BR, 2BA$1.26

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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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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 $980.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Tuscaloosa?

The cheapest apartment in East Tuscaloosa is 110 Wedgewood Apartments - J. Hall which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in East Tuscaloosa costs $1,095.

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 18 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 $600 which is $495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Tuscaloosa.

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