Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elrod, AL from $400 (11 Rentals)

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Elrod, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elrod Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elrod, 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 Elrod 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
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$799
The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elrod, AL and Nearby

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elrod area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3x3 Flat Model at Magnolia, A Prosper Community in the in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Elrod apartment is the C2A Model at High River starting at $1,484 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elrod apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia, A Prosper Community3x3 Flat3BR,3BA$0.97
High RiverC2A3BR,2BA$1.00
Union Tuscaloosa4x44BR,4BA$1.14
Riverfront VillageCapstone3BR,3BA$0.69
The GlensThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Bent Tree Apartment HomesTwo Bed - Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elrod Apartments

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elrod is starting from $900 at Copper Creek.

What is the most affordable Elrod Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elrod Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northbrook and starts from $1,334.

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