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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (27 Rentals)
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Hackberry Place
1903 Hackberry LnTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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The Mosaic at Tuscaloosa
800 31st StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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1717 Hackberry Ln
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Forest Lake Apartments
2231 Forest Lake DrTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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The Oakley
235 James I Harrison Jr Pky ETuscaloosa, AL 35405
2508 11th Ct
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Woodlawn Manor
3820 1st AveTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Brookstone Apartment Homes
2300 E 5th AveTuscaloosa, AL 35401
623 38th St
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406 29th Pl
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The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/II
1800 Links BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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The Links at Tuscaloosa
1800 Links BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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435 30th Pl
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2800 McFarland
2800 Mcfarland BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Fountain Square Apartment Homes
1925 8th AveTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Bent Tree Apartment Homes
900 Hargrove RdTuscaloosa, AL 35401
427 30th Pl
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West Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Tuscaloosa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Tuscaloosa Studio Apartments | $680 | $495 | $1,050 |
| West Tuscaloosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $550 | $2,749 |
| West Tuscaloosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $665 | $3,586 |
| West Tuscaloosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $859 | $3,500 |
| West Tuscaloosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,102 | $609 | $5,200 |
| West Tuscaloosa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,049 | $1,199 | $6,500 |
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Cheapest Available West Tuscaloosa Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Tuscaloosa area of Tuscaloosa, AL is a Studio unit found at Flex Studio Apartments priced from $495. Forest Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable West Tuscaloosa apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flex Studio Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $495 |
| Forest Lake Apartments | Small One BR | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Oakley | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Arbor Place Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $764 |
| Brookstone Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/II | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Links at Tuscaloosa | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Copper Creek | 2Bed + 1Bath Reno | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Fountain Square Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tuscaloosa, AL
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Tuscaloosa area is the $0.80 price per square foot D1 Model at My House on 13th in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value West Tuscaloosa apartment is the 4x4 Model at Union Tuscaloosa starting at $1,450 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the University of Alabama neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Tuscaloosa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| My House on 13th | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.80 |
| Union Tuscaloosa | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.14 |
| Hallmark at Garden Parkway | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Copper Creek | 2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| French Quarter Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Fountain Square Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Bent Tree Apartment Homes | One Bed - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Oakley | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/II | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Brookstone Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Alabama and customized analysis for Central Tuscaloosa, AL. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the West Tuscaloosa Neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, AL
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Tuscaloosa Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Tuscaloosa?
The cheapest apartment in West Tuscaloosa is Forest Lake Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in West Tuscaloosa costs $6,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Tuscaloosa?
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 4 regular apartments in West Tuscaloosa 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 West Tuscaloosa?
Cheap apartments in West Tuscaloosa have an average cost of $332 which is $5,918 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tuscaloosa.
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