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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (25 Rentals)
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$550 - $1,5001 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
The Mosaic at Tuscaloosa
800 31st StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Hackberry Place
1903 Hackberry LnTuscaloosa, AL 35401
1717 Hackberry Ln
TuscaloosaAL35401
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$699 - $9891 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Forest Lake Apartments
2231 Forest Lake DrTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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The Oakley
235 James I Harrison Jr Pky ETuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Woodlawn Manor
3820 1st AveTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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623 38th St
TuscaloosaAL35405
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The Links at Tuscaloosa
1800 Links BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/II
1800 Links BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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1906 Fosters Ferry Rd
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2800 McFarland
2800 Mcfarland BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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1925 8th AveTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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900 Hargrove RdTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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427 30th Pl
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West Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Tuscaloosa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Tuscaloosa Studio Apartments | $1,099 | $495 | $1,802 |
| West Tuscaloosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,084 | $515 | $1,800 |
| West Tuscaloosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $665 | $2,500 |
| West Tuscaloosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $839 | $3,600 |
| West Tuscaloosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $719 | $5,600 |
| West Tuscaloosa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,269 | $1,299 | $8,250 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL.
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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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tuscaloosa, AL
As of October 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Tuscaloosa 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 West Tuscaloosa apartment is the 5x5 Penthouse Model at Union Tuscaloosa starting at $1,461 with a $0.90 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 | E1 | 5BR,5BA | $0.72 |
| Union Tuscaloosa | 5x5 Penthouse | 5BR,5BA | $0.90 |
| Hallmark at Garden Parkway | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Landmark Apartments- AL | The Willow | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Legacy at Country Club | 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| The Gates at South Bend | The Fairhope | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Magnolia, A Prosper Community | 2x2 Flat | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| 2800 McFarland | 2800 McFarland | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Fountain Square Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Oakley | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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 $1,525.
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 21 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 $654 which is $871 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tuscaloosa.
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