
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Alabama Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $495 (34 Rentals)
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400 8th Ave NE

680 6th Ave NE

Audubon Manor

Canterbury Apartment Homes

622 4th St NE

2005 13th St

1007 Queen City Ave
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302 17th Ave

1019 Queen City Ave

Myers Flats - 3 Bedroom

Emerson Court

Reed Street Apartments

Sherrill Plaza

Four Quarters College Station
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110 Wedgewood Apartments - J. Hall

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The Summit at the River

Crimson Place Condominiums

Capstone Cottages

Oak Hall Apartments

Preston Place

College Place
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Notting Hill Apartments

Walden Chase Apartments

The Gates at Cedar Crest

1100 14th Ave

St. George Apartments

1414 Queen City Ave

Haven on Hackberry II

St. Charles Apartments
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Haven on Hackberry

1606 3rd Ave
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University of Alabama?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama Studio Apartments | $1,590 | $680 | $1,919 |
| University of Alabama 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $950 | $2,209 |
| University of Alabama 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $750 | $1,898 |
| University of Alabama 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $785 | $4,050 |
| University of Alabama 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $689 | $6,000 |
| University of Alabama 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,397 | $1,204 | $8,500 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University of Alabama Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Cheapest Available University of Alabama Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University of Alabama area of Tuscaloosa, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at 110 Wedgewood Apartments - J. Hall priced from $650. Cobblestone Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable University of Alabama apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Wedgewood Apartments - J. Hall | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $650 |
| Cobblestone Court | Hardwood LVT Flooring Unit | Studio, 1BA | $680 |
| Oak Hall Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $850 |
| The Rive Tuscaloosa | 4x2 | 4BR, 2BA | $899 |
| Audubon Manor | Efficiency Unit | 1BR, 1BA | $950 |
| Canterbury Apartment Homes | Two Bed - One and Half Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,019 |
| Tradition on Caplewood | C1-B | 3BR, 3BA | $1,139 |
| Union on Frank | D1 | 4BR, 4BA | $1,239 |
| East Edge | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,349 |
| Myers Flats - 3 Bedroom | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Alabama, AL
As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the University of Alabama area is the $0.67 price per square foot E4 Model at Tradition on the 50 in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,319. The second greatest value University of Alabama apartment is the A Model at The Overlook in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting at $1,225 with a $0.88 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for University of Alabama apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tradition on the 50 | E4 | 5BR, 5BA | $0.67 |
| The Overlook | A | 3BR, 3BA | $0.88 |
| Tradition on Caplewood | C1 | 3BR, 3BA | $0.96 |
| The Bluff at Waterworks Landing | Dogwood | 2BR, 2BA | $0.93 |
| Canterbury Apartment Homes | Two Bed - One and Half Bath | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Myers Flats - 3 Bedroom | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.99 |
| Vie at University Downs | LC - Condo | 1BR, 1BA | $2.03 |
| The Walk | Violet 1C | 1BR, 1BA | $3.29 |
| Cobblestone Court | Hardwood LVT Flooring Unit | Studio, 1BA | $2.27 |
| Audubon Manor | Efficiency Unit | 1BR, 1BA | $3.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University of Alabama Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University of Alabama?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University of Alabama is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University of Alabama?
The cheapest apartment in University of Alabama is 110 Wedgewood Apartments - J. Hall which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in University of Alabama costs $1,454.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University of Alabama?
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 50 regular apartments in University of Alabama 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 University of Alabama?
Cheap apartments in University of Alabama have an average cost of $1,206 which is $248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University of Alabama.
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