Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (24 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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The Willows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

632 23rd St ETuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Z - Forrester Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Z - Forrester Gardens

1350 James I Harrison Jr Pky ETuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Crowne Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crowne Pointe

3719 Hargrove RdTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Copper Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Copper Creek

3504 12th Ave ETuscaloosa, 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. The Cottages at Lake Tamaha has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $659. 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
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha5BR/5BA - Magnolia Elite Tech5BR,5BA$659
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$699
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tuscaloosa, AL

As of October 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Tuscaloosa area is the $0.66 price per square foot C3 Model at Watercress in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value East Tuscaloosa apartment is the 2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech Model at The Cottages at Lake Tamaha starting at $1,175 with a $0.94 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WatercressC33BR,3BA$0.66
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech2BR,2BA$0.94
The Gates at South BendThe Fairhope2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Williamsburg East2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.01
Eastwood Manor2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Eddins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Water Oak ApartmentsRenovated Forest1BR,1BA$1.38
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$1.13
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL

Ranked #2

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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 $1,060.

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 $1,500.

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 52 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 $478 which is $1,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Tuscaloosa.

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