
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Strip Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Strip area of Tuscaloosa.


2304 University Blvd, Unit 102

Cobblestone Court

The Summit at the River

WR Tower Apartments

425 Caplewood Dr

Canterbury Apartment Homes

The Crescent
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Rivermont Apartment Homes

622 5th St NE

Emerson Court

Reed Street Apartments

Four Quarters College Station

Sherrill Plaza

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Crimson Place Condominiums
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Capstone Cottages

1420 8th St

Preston Place

College Place

303 Helen Keller Blvd

Notting Hill Apartments

408 15th Ave

Walden Chase Apartments
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The Strip, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Strip?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Strip Studio Apartments | $1,357 | $600 | $1,775 |
| The Strip 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $465 | $1,700 |
| The Strip 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $750 | $1,970 |
| The Strip 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $889 | $2,745 |
| The Strip 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $825 | $5,600 |
| The Strip 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,280 | $1,204 | $8,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Strip Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Cheapest Available The Strip Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Strip area of Tuscaloosa, AL is a Studio unit found at Cobblestone Court priced from $630. The Summit at the River has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable The Strip apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobblestone Court | Hardwood LVT Flooring Unit | Studio,1BA | $630 |
| The Summit at the River | River Pointe 1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Canterbury Apartment Homes | Two Bed - One and Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Rivermont Apartment Homes | 1 bed - 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| The Crescent | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Strip, AL
As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Strip area is the $0.51 price per square foot Metalworks Condo Model at Metalworks Condos in the in the Northport North of River neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value The Strip apartment is the 4x4 TH Model at State Tuscaloosa starting at $1,135 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the University of Alabama neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Strip apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metalworks Condos | Metalworks Condo | 3BR,4BA | $0.51 |
| State Tuscaloosa | 4x4 TH | 4BR,4BA | $0.79 |
| Union Tuscaloosa | 4x4 Large | 4BR,4BA | $1.00 |
| The Overlook | A | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| Canterbury Apartment Homes | Two Bed - One and Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Union on Frank | B2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Rivermont Apartment Homes | 1 bed - 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Vie at University Downs | AC - Condo | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| The Crescent | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| The Summit at the River | River Pointe 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Strip, Tuscaloosa, AL
Ranked #6
Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Strip Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Strip?
The cheapest apartment in The Strip is The Summit at the River which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in The Strip costs $1,629.
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 18 regular apartments in The Strip that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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