Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyland McFarland Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (41 Rentals)

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Brookhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookhaven Apartments

1310 37th StTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Somerville Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerville Apartments

5701 McFarland Blvd 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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Skyland McFarland, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Skyland McFarland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Skyland McFarland area of Tuscaloosa, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverbend Residences priced from $700. Forest Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Skyland McFarland apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverbend Residences1x11BR,1BA$700
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$750
Regal Pointe Apartment HomesStudio - 1BathStudio,1BA$780
Ridge View Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$799
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$830
Magnolia PlaceMagnolia Place 1 Beds x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Mountain View Apartment Homes1 bed - 1 bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$839
Forrester Gardens Apartments2x12BR,1BA$845
High Country ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$860
Skyland PointeBryant - 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyland McFarland, AL

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Skyland McFarland area is the $0.73 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Tuscaloosa in the in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood starting from $939. The second greatest value Skyland McFarland apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Court Woods Apartments starting at $980 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Skyland McFarland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redpoint Tuscaloosa2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2.5BA$0.73
Court Woods Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.85
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Sun Valley Apartments2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.06
Winding CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Fountain Square Apartment Homes2 Bed 1Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Valley Square Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.04
Forrester Gardens Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.10
Riverbend Residences1x11BR,1BA$1.13

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Skyland Mcfarland, Tuscaloosa, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Skyland McFarland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Skyland McFarland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Skyland McFarland is under $869.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Skyland McFarland?

The cheapest apartment in Skyland McFarland is Riverbend Residences which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Skyland McFarland costs $1,326.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Skyland McFarland?

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 33 regular apartments in Skyland McFarland 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 Skyland McFarland?

Cheap apartments in Skyland McFarland have an average cost of $530 which is $796 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyland McFarland.

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