
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (32 Rentals)
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The Mosaic at Tuscaloosa

Hackberry Place

450 29th Pl

5 Country Club Hills

1717 Hackberry Ln

Forest Lake Apartments

2118 Jemison Ave
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Brookstone Apartment Homes

623 38th St

100 17th St

414 30th Pl

The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/II

The Links at Tuscaloosa

624 E 33rd St

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Landmark Apartments- AL
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The Willows

Dogwood Lane Apartments

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Copper Creek

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2800 McFarland

Bent Tree Apartment Homes

700 E 33rd St

Canterbury Apartment Homes

427 30th Pl
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Sherrill Plaza

Riverbend Residences

600 13th St E

Arbor Place Apartments

Magnolia Place

Capstone Cottages

Somerville Apartments

Legacy at Country Club
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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 | $947 | $495 | $1,399 |
| West Tuscaloosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,094 | $550 | $1,800 |
| West Tuscaloosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $695 | $2,121 |
| West Tuscaloosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $849 | $3,000 |
| West Tuscaloosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $739 | $5,600 |
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There are currently 32 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 |
| 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 |
| Landmark Apartments- AL | The Pine | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Willows | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Dogwood Lane Apartments | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Copper Creek | 2Bed + 1Bath Reno | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tuscaloosa, AL
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Tuscaloosa area is the $0.76 price per square foot E1 Model at My House on 13th in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,535. The second greatest value West Tuscaloosa apartment is the 5x5 Penthouse Model at Union Tuscaloosa starting at $1,482 with a $0.91 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 | $0.76 |
| Union Tuscaloosa | 5x5 Penthouse | 5BR,5BA | $0.91 |
| Dogwood Lane Apartments | 3 BR 2 BA DPLX | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Gates at South Bend | B3 (2x1.5) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Hallmark at Garden Parkway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Copper Creek | 2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| Canterbury Apartment Homes | Two Bed - One and Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| French Quarter Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Fountain Square Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Willows | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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.
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 $1,629.
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 24 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 $663 which is $966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tuscaloosa.
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