Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (27 Rentals)
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1901 5th E Ave

Forest Lake Apartments

The Oakley

The Summit at the River

815 41st Ave E

Stone Creek

404 8th Ave NE

3719 Hargrove E Rd

2800 McFarland

Court Woods Apartments

4000 Highpoint Dr

2501 Veterans Memorial Pkwy

32 Holly St

2725 1st St E

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 | $900 | $495 | $1,349 |
| East Tuscaloosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,180 | $699 | $1,750 |
| East Tuscaloosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,210 | $795 | $2,150 |
| East Tuscaloosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $789 | $3,400 |
| East Tuscaloosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $884 | $719 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 27 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 Oakley | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Cottages at Lake Tamaha | 4BR/4.5BA - Springmore Elite | 4BR,4BA | $719 |
| The Summit at the River | River Pointe 1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Brookstone Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Stone Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Eddins Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $870 |
| Copper Creek | 2Bed + 1Bath Reno | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Eastwood Manor | 2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH | 2BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tuscaloosa, AL
As of November 16, 2025 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 $1,185 with a $0.95 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 | $0.95 |
| The Gates at South Bend | The Fairhope | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Copper Creek | 2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| Eastwood Manor | 2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Eddins Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Water Oak Apartments | Renovated Forest | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Oakley | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Brookstone Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Summit at the River | River Pointe 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $1,040.
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 $5,400.
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 35 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 $660 which is $4,740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Tuscaloosa.
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