Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Strip Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (32 Rentals)

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Emerson Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Court

900 Gene Stallings AveTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Student Housing
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Sherrill Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherrill Plaza

1001 14th StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Capstone Cottages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capstone Cottages

610 13th StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Preston Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Preston Place

305 Reed StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Student Housing
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College Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Place

514 Red Drew AveTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Student Housing

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Notting Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Notting Hill Apartments

1320 Paul W Bryant DrTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Student Housing
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Walden Chase Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walden Chase Apartments

1310 8th StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Student Housing
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1100 14th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1100 14th Ave

1100 14th AveTuscaloosa, AL 35401

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The Strip, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Strip Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Strip area of Tuscaloosa, AL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive Tuscaloosa priced from $899. Canterbury Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here are the most affordable The Strip apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive Tuscaloosa4x24BR,2BA$899
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1BA$1,019
Tradition on CaplewoodC23BR,3BA$1,199
East EdgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,409
Rivermont Apartment Homes3bed - 2bath3BR,2BA$1,595
The Balcony Apartments2 Bed - 2 Bath Standard2BR,2BA$1,970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Strip, AL

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Strip area is the $0.72 price per square foot E1 Model at My House on 13th in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value The Strip apartment is the Metalworks Condo Model at Metalworks Condos starting at $925 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Northport North of River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Strip apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
My House on 13thE15BR,5BA$0.72
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.51
Tradition on the 50D24BR,4BA$0.86
The OverlookA3BR,3BA$0.81
Rivermont Apartment Homes3bed - 2bath3BR,2BA$1.17
Tradition on CaplewoodC1-B3BR,3BA$0.92
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
State Tuscaloosa2x22BR,2BA$1.63
Tenth and Tusk2BR/2BA - Corner2BR,2BA$1.09
Vie at University DownsLC - Condo1BR,1BA$2.03

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

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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
The Strip, Tuscaloosa, AL

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Strip Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Strip?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Strip is under $1,970.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Strip?

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 43 regular apartments in The Strip 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 The Strip?

Cheap apartments in The Strip have an average cost of $1,091 which is $294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Strip.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.