Cheap Homes for Rent in Tuscaloosa County, AL from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Tuscaloosa County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tuscaloosa County, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Hackberry Place in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood priced from $615. Flex Studio Apartments in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tuscaloosa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hackberry Place1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$615
Flex Studio ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$645
Cobblestone CourtHardwood LVT Flooring UnitStudio,1BA$680
West HighlandWest Highlands2BR,1BA$695
110 Wedgewood Apartments - J. Hall1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$730
Arbor Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$764
High Country Apartments2Bed - 1Bath2BR,1BA$799
Creekwood Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$800
Riverbend Residences1x11BR,1BA$809

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa County, AL

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tuscaloosa County 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 Tuscaloosa County apartment is the E4 Model at Tradition on the 50 starting at $1,319 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the University of Alabama 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$0.72
Tradition on the 50E45BR,5BA$0.67
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.57
Magnolia, A Prosper Community3x3 Flat3BR,3BA$0.39
The OverlookA3BR,3BA$0.88
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha3BR/3BA - Fairview Elite Tech3BR,3BA$0.70
Tradition on CaplewoodC1-B3BR,3BA$0.92
Court Woods Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.85
Dogwood Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BA DPLX2BR,1BA$0.95
Eastwood Manor2Bed - 1.5Bath - TH2BR,1.5BA$0.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Tuscaloosa County

What type of rentals are currently available in Tuscaloosa County?

There are currently 321 Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa County, AL with pricing that ranges from $495 to $8,500. There are also 198 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tuscaloosa County ranging from $500 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tuscaloosa County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tuscaloosa County ranges from $500 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,835.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tuscaloosa County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tuscaloosa County range from $789 to $5,180, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $639.

Expert Rental Resources

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