Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyland McFarland Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (40 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 Studio unit found at Flex Studio Apartments priced from $495. Forrester Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $670. Here are the most affordable Skyland McFarland apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$495
Forrester Gardens Apartments2x12BR,1BA$670
Riverbend Residences1x11BR,1BA$700
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$750
Regal Pointe Apartment HomesStudio - 1BathStudio,1BA$819
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$830
Aspen Village Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath Aspen Village1BR,1BA$855
Skyland PointeBryant - 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$869
Mountain View Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$889
High Country Apartments1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyland McFarland, AL

As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Skyland McFarland area is the $0.39 price per square foot 3x3 Flat Model at Magnolia, A Prosper Community in the in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood starting from $585. The second greatest value Skyland McFarland apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Tuscaloosa starting at $825 with a $0.64 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.
Magnolia, A Prosper Community3x3 Flat3BR,3BA$0.39
Redpoint Tuscaloosa2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2.5BA$0.64
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Court Woods Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.85
Williamsburg East2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.03
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Eastwood Manor2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Dogwood Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.00
Tenth and Tusk2BR/2BA - Corner2BR,2BA$1.09
Forrester Gardens Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.87

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Skyland Mcfarland, Tuscaloosa, AL

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $895.

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 $1,150.

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 17 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 $537 which is $613 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyland McFarland.

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