
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.


Cobblestone Court

WR Tower Apartments

425 Caplewood Dr

404 8th Ave NE

Canterbury Apartment Homes

The Crescent

622 4th St NE, Unit Highland 4
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Emerson Court

Reed Street Apartments

Four Quarters College Station

Sherrill Plaza

River Road Apartment Homes

The Summit at the River

Crimson Place Condominiums

Capstone Cottages
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Preston Place

316 Caplewood Dr

College Place

Notting Hill Apartments

Walden Chase Apartments

The Gates at Cedar Crest

1100 14th Ave

120 15th St
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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 | $1,315 | $600 | $1,775 |
| The Strip 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,251 | $465 | $1,700 |
| The Strip 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $750 | $1,970 |
| The Strip 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $889 | $4,000 |
| The Strip 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $825 | $5,600 |
| The Strip 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $1,204 | $7,500 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Canterbury Apartment Homes priced from $1,019. Tradition on Caplewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,209. Here are the most affordable The Strip apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Apartment Homes | Two Bed - One and Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Tradition on Caplewood | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $1,209 |
| Rivermont Apartment Homes | 3bed - 2bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Strip, AL
As of July 01, 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 |
| Rivermont Apartment Homes | 3bed - 2bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Tradition on Caplewood | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $0.92 |
| Canterbury Apartment Homes | Two Bed - One and Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Union on Frank | B2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Tenth and Tusk | 2BR/2BA - Corner | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Vie at University Downs | AC - Condo | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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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
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Strip Apartments
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 19 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 $1,145 which is $385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Strip.
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