Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (48 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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property at 432 27th St

$900 - $3,600

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

432 27th St

TuscaloosaAL35401

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Emerson Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Court

900 Gene Stallings AveTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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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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Somerville Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerville Apartments

5701 McFarland Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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West Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

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. Riverbend Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable West Tuscaloosa apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$495
Riverbend Residences1x11BR,1BA$700
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$750
Arbor Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$764
Creekwood Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$800
The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
The Links at TuscaloosaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$830
Copper Creek2Bed + 1Bath Reno2BR,1BA$900
Magnolia PlaceMagnolia Place 2 Beds x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tuscaloosa, AL

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Tuscaloosa area is the $0.79 price per square foot 4x4 TH Model at State Tuscaloosa in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,135. The second greatest value West Tuscaloosa apartment is the 4x4 Large Model at Union Tuscaloosa starting at $1,432 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
State Tuscaloosa4x4 TH4BR,4BA$0.79
Union Tuscaloosa4x4 Large4BR,4BA$1.00
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Dogwood Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BA DPLX2BR,1BA$1.00
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Legacy at Country Club1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Creekwood Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.01
Riverbend Residences1x11BR,1BA$1.13

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL

Ranked #1

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 a cheap apartment in West Tuscaloosa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Tuscaloosa is under $929.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Tuscaloosa?

The cheapest apartment in West Tuscaloosa is Riverbend Residences which is listed at $700, 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 19 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 $693 which is $936 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tuscaloosa.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.