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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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600 13th St E

TuscaloosaAL35401

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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. Forest Lake Apartments in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. 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
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 Tamaha5BR/5BA - Magnolia Elite Tech5BR,5BA$780
Regal Pointe Apartment HomesStudio - 1BathStudio,1BA$799
Mountain View Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$799
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$799
The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
The Links at TuscaloosaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa County, AL

As of February 20, 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$0.97
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$0.97

Frequently Asked Questions about Tuscaloosa County

What type of rentals are currently available in Tuscaloosa County?

There are currently 320 Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa County, AL with pricing that ranges from $465 to $8,000. There are also 268 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tuscaloosa County ranging from $550 to $8,000.

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 $550 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,624.

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 $835 to $3,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $739.

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