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Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tuscaloosa, AL

Pricing Updated: 06/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tuscaloosa, AL area range in price from $465 to $6,500 with an overall median price of $4,211. The three Tuscaloosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Tuscaloosa at $495, Skyland McFarland at $495, and Downtown Tuscaloosa at $465. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tuscaloosa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Tuscaloosa$1,459$49560
Skyland McFarland$1,460$49554
Downtown Tuscaloosa$3,599$46531
The Strip$6,250$46527
University of Alabama$6,250$46525
West Tuscaloosa$6,250$49547

Cheapest Available Tuscaloosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tuscaloosa, AL is a Studio unit found at Flex Studio Apartments in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood priced from $495. Forest Lake Apartments in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tuscaloosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$495
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$699
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha5BR/5BA - Magnolia Elite Tech5BR,5BA$700
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700
Arbor Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$764
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$799
Legacy at Country Club1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Ridge View Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$810
The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
The Links at TuscaloosaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tuscaloosa area is the $0.80 price per square foot D1 Model at My House on 13th in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Tuscaloosa apartment is the C2 Model at Watercress starting at $715 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the University of Alabama neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tuscaloosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
My House on 13thD14BR,4BA$0.80
WatercressC23BR,3BA$0.56
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.94
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite2BR,2.5BA$0.96
Riverfront VillageCapstone3BR,3BA$0.69
Legacy at Country Club2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.91
High Country ApartmentsTwo Bed One & Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Eddins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
1370 Hurricane Rd, Unit 11370 Hurricane Rd1BR,1BA$0.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tuscaloosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Tuscaloosa?

There are currently 300 Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL with pricing that ranges from $465 to $6,500. There are also 138 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tuscaloosa ranging from $525 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tuscaloosa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tuscaloosa ranges from $525 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,783.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tuscaloosa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tuscaloosa range from $715 to $5,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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