Cheap Homes for Rent in Tuscaloosa County, AL from $500 (29 Rentals)

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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 Skyland McFarland 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 Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700
Arbor Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$764
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
Stone CreekStudioStudio,1BA$845
Valley Square Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa County, AL

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tuscaloosa County area is the $0.80 price per square foot D1 Model at My House on 13th in the in the University of Alabama neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Tuscaloosa County apartment is the C2A Model at High River starting at $1,484 with a $1.00 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 13thD14BR,4BA$0.80
High RiverC2A3BR,2BA$1.00
WatercressC33BR,3BA$0.70
Legacy at Country Club2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.91
High Country Apartments3Bed - 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Aspen Village Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath Aspen Village2BR,1BA$1.04
Eddins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Valley Square Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Tuscaloosa County

What type of rentals are currently available in Tuscaloosa County?

There are currently 299 Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa County, AL with pricing that ranges from $465 to $6,500. There are also 148 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tuscaloosa County ranging from $525 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 $525 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,784.

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 $699 to $6,036, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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