Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Alabama Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (24 Rentals)

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property at 622 5th St NE

$1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 7

622 5th St NE

TuscaloosaAL35404
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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
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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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Emerson Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Court

900 Gene Stallings AveTuscaloosa, 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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University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University of Alabama Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University of Alabama 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 University of Alabama apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cobblestone CourtHardwood LVT Flooring UnitStudio,1BA$630
The Summit at the RiverRiver Pointe 11BR,1BA$750
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1BA$1,019
Union on FrankS2Studio,1BA$1,699
Myers Flats - 3 Bedroom3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$3,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Alabama, AL

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the University of Alabama 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 University of Alabama apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at Myers Flats - 3 Bedroom starting at $3,000 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the University of Alabama neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University of Alabama apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
My House on 13thE15BR,5BA$0.72
Myers Flats - 3 Bedroom3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.70
Union Tuscaloosa4x4 Large4BR,4BA$0.99
The OverlookA3BR,3BA$0.81
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Vie at University DownsAC - Condo1BR,1BA$2.06
The Summit at the RiverRiver Pointe 11BR,1BA$1.58
Union on FrankS2Studio ,1BA$4.57
Cobblestone CourtHardwood LVT Flooring UnitStudio ,1BA$2.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University of Alabama Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University of Alabama?

The cheapest apartment in University of Alabama is The Summit at the River which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in University of Alabama costs $1,629.

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 21 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 $1,032 which is $597 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University of Alabama.

Expert Rental Resources

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