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Breckenridge Apartments

4830 University Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35404
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Cottondale, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottondale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottondale, AL is a 1 Bed 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 Cottondale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$495
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$699
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottondale, AL and Nearby

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottondale area is the $0.94 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Hallmark at Garden Parkway in the in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood starting from $1,182. The second greatest value Cottondale apartment is the 2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech Model at The Cottages at Lake Tamaha starting at $1,150 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Northport North of River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottondale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.94
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech2BR,2BA$0.92
City Heights at Skyland (C.H.A.M.)Tradition2BR,2BA$0.78
High Country Apartments3Bed - 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Aspen Village Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome Aspen Village Mount...2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Sun Valley Apartments2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$0.98
Winding CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.07
Eddins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Valley Square Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottondale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cottondale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cottondale is at Mountain View Apartment Homes listed at $819.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottondale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottondale Apartment is $495 at Flex Studio Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottondale is starting from $899 at Eddins Estates Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cottondale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cottondale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at High Country Apartments and starts from $1,139.

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