Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Alabama Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (27 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
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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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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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Cheapest Available University of Alabama Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University of Alabama 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 $1,199. Here are the most affordable University of Alabama apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1BA$1,019
Tradition on CaplewoodC23BR,3BA$1,199
Myers Flats - 3 Bedroom1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Alabama, AL

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the University of Alabama area is the $0.58 price per square foot 1 Bed w/ private bath in 5BR unit Model at Old Row at Cloverdale in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value University of Alabama apartment is the A Model at The Overlook starting at $1,125 with a $0.81 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.
Old Row at Cloverdale1 Bed w/ private bath in 5BR unit5BR,5BA$0.58
The OverlookA3BR,3BA$0.81
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Myers Flats - 3 Bedroom1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University of Alabama Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University of Alabama Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University of Alabama is starting from $1,019 at Canterbury Apartment Homes.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.