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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 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottondale area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech Model at The Cottages at Lake Tamaha in the in the Northport North of River neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Cottondale apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome Aspen Village Mount... Model at Aspen Village Apartment Homes starting at $1,080 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Skyland McFarland 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.
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech2BR,2BA$0.92
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$1.02
2800 McFarland2x22BR,2BA$0.90
High Country Apartments2Bed - 1Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Winding CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.07
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Valley Square Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$0.99
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottondale

What type of rentals are currently available in Cottondale?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Cottondale, AL with pricing that ranges from $495 to $5,017. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cottondale ranging from $1,000 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cottondale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cottondale ranges from $1,000 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,657.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cottondale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cottondale range from $859 to $4,914, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $1,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $765.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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