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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (24 Rentals)
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Forest Lake Apartments
2231 Forest Lake DrTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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The Oakley
235 James I Harrison Jr Pky ETuscaloosa, AL 35405
1901 5th Ave E, Unit 1304
1901 5th Ave E
TuscaloosaAL35401
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Woodlawn Manor
3820 1st AveTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Brookstone Apartment Homes
2300 E 5th AveTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Stone Creek
5100 Old Birmingham HwyTuscaloosa, AL 35404
404 8th Ave NE
TuscaloosaAL35404
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2800 McFarland
2800 Mcfarland BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35405
3719 Hargrove E Rd
TuscaloosaAL35405
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Court Woods Apartments
1600 Veterans Memorial PkyTuscaloosa, AL 35404
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2410 Denny St
TuscaloosaAL35404
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1370 Hurricane Rd, Unit 1
1370 Hurricane RdCottondale, AL 35453
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Eddins Estates Apartments
5350 Ken Sealy DrCottondale, AL 35453
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East Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Tuscaloosa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tuscaloosa Studio Apartments | $620 | $495 | $870 |
| East Tuscaloosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,009 | $699 | $1,890 |
| East Tuscaloosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $850 | $2,057 |
| East Tuscaloosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $950 | $2,950 |
| East Tuscaloosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $970 | $765 | $3,600 |
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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 Oakley | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Cottages at Lake Tamaha | 4BR/4.5BA - Springmore Elite | 4BR,4BA | $765 |
| Brookstone Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tuscaloosa, AL
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Tuscaloosa area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Model at The Cottages at Lake Tamaha in the in the Northport North of River neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value East Tuscaloosa apartment is the 2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno Model at Copper Creek starting at $975 with a $0.93 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottages at Lake Tamaha | 2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
| Copper Creek | 2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| Eastwood Manor | 2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Williamsburg East | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Eddins Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 1370 Hurricane Rd, Unit 1 | 1370 Hurricane Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| The Oakley | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Skyland Pointe | Bryant | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Brookstone Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Forest Lake Apartments | Small One BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Getting Around the East Tuscaloosa Neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, AL
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $900.
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 $1,463.
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 22 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 $423 which is $1,040 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Tuscaloosa.
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