Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa County, AL from $400 (94 Rentals)

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The Mosaic at Tuscaloosa
$550 - $1,500
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$520 - $1,470
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$30
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$550 - $1,500
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The Mosaic at Tuscaloosa

800 31st StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Skyland Pointe
$869 - $1,249
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$819 - $1,199
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$50
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$869 - $1,249
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Skyland Pointe

4527 18th Ave ETuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Copper Creek
$900 - $975
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$873 - $948
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$27
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$900 - $975
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Copper Creek

3504 12th Ave ETuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Winding Creek
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$909 - $1,345
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$879 - $1,315
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$909 - $1,345
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Winding Creek

6802 Old Greensboro RdTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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2800 McFarland
$919 - $1,095
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$908 - $1,084
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$11
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$919 - $1,095
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6

2800 McFarland

2800 Mcfarland BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Landmark Apartments- AL
$930 - $3,100
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$818 - $2,988
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$112
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$930 - $3,100
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Landmark Apartments- AL

5501 Old Montgomery HwyTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Cheapest Available Tuscaloosa County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tuscaloosa County, AL is a Studio unit found at Flex Studio Apartments in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood priced from $495. Cobblestone Court in the University of Alabama neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $630. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tuscaloosa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$495
Cobblestone CourtHardwood LVT Flooring UnitStudio,1BA$630
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$699
The Summit at the RiverRiver Pointe 11BR,1BA$750
Arbor Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$764
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha4BR/4.5BA - Springmore Elite4BR,4BA$780
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$799
Regal Pointe Apartment HomesStudio - 1BathStudio,1BA$799
Mountain View Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$799
Ridge View Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa County, AL

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tuscaloosa County 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 Tuscaloosa County apartment is the Metalworks Condo Model at Metalworks Condos starting at $925 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Northport North of River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tuscaloosa County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
My House on 13thE15BR,5BA$0.76
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.51
Union Tuscaloosa5x5 Penthouse5BR,5BA$0.91
The OverlookA3BR,3BA$0.81
WatercressC13BR,3BA$0.63
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech2BR,2BA$1.00
High Country Apartments3Bed - 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Dogwood Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BA DPLX2BR,1BA$1.00
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Sun Valley Apartments2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tuscaloosa County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tuscaloosa County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tuscaloosa County is at Flex Studio Apartments listed at $495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tuscaloosa County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tuscaloosa County Apartment is $699 at Forest Lake Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tuscaloosa County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tuscaloosa County is starting from $864 at Arbor Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Tuscaloosa County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tuscaloosa County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverfront Village and starts from $870.

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