Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Alabama Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $495 (34 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
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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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Haven on Hackberry II
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Haven on Hackberry II

519 11th StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Student Housing

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Haven on Hackberry
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Haven on Hackberry

510 12th 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
110 Wedgewood Apartments - J. Hall1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$650
Cobblestone CourtHardwood LVT Flooring UnitStudio, 1BA$680
Oak Hall Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$850
The Rive Tuscaloosa4x24BR, 2BA$899
Audubon ManorEfficiency Unit1BR, 1BA$950
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR, 1BA$1,019
Tradition on CaplewoodC1-B3BR, 3BA$1,139
Union on FrankD14BR, 4BA$1,239
East EdgeStudioStudio, 1BA$1,349
Myers Flats - 3 Bedroom1BR/1.0BA1BR, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tradition on the 50E45BR, 5BA$0.67
The OverlookA3BR, 3BA$0.88
Tradition on CaplewoodC13BR, 3BA$0.96
The Bluff at Waterworks LandingDogwood2BR, 2BA$0.93
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR, 1.5BA$1.07
Myers Flats - 3 Bedroom1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.99
Vie at University DownsLC - Condo1BR, 1BA$2.03
The WalkViolet 1C1BR, 1BA$3.29
Cobblestone CourtHardwood LVT Flooring UnitStudio, 1BA$2.27
Audubon ManorEfficiency Unit1BR, 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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