Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (33 Rentals)

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1717-1719 13th St

TuscaloosaAL35401
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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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The Willows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

632 23rd St ETuscaloosa, AL 35401
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$495
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$699
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$799
Legacy at Country Club1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
The Links at TuscaloosaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
Copper Creek2Bed + 1Bath Reno2BR,1BA$900
Fountain Square Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$944
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tuscaloosa, AL

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Tuscaloosa area is the $0.75 price per square foot E1 Model at My House on 13th in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,515. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
My House on 13thE15BR,5BA$0.75
Union Tuscaloosa5x5 Penthouse5BR,5BA$0.91
Magnolia, A Prosper Community3x3 Flat3BR,3BA$1.05
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Legacy at Country Club2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.91
The Gates at South BendThe Fairhope2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Fountain Square Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$1.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,552.

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 $683 which is $869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tuscaloosa.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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