Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (29 Rentals)

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Sherrill Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherrill Plaza

1001 14th StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Capstone Cottages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capstone Cottages

610 13th StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Preston Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Preston Place

305 Reed StTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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1900 Snows Mill Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1900 Snows Mill Ave

1900 Snows Mill AveNorthport, AL 35476
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Downtown Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Tuscaloosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Tuscaloosa area of Tuscaloosa, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oakley priced from $700. Northbrook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $864. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tuscaloosa apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700
NorthbrookStudio - 1BathStudio,1BA$864
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$959
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Fountain Square Apartment Homes2 Bed 1Bath2BR,1BA$1,074
Hub Tuscaloosa4x3 A4BR,3BA$1,100
Rivermont Apartment Homes1 bed - 1bath1BR,1BA$1,115
High RiverA1A1BR,1BA$1,207
Union on FrankD14BR,4BA$1,400
2700 Capitol Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,562

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa, AL

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tuscaloosa 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 Downtown Tuscaloosa apartment is the Metalworks Condo Model at Metalworks Condos starting at $825 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Northport North of River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Tuscaloosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
My House on 13thD14BR,4BA$0.80
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.46
2209 44th Ave2209 44th Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Union Tuscaloosa4x44BR,4BA$1.14
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Fountain Square Apartment Homes2 Bed 1Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Rivermont Apartment Homes1 bed - 1bath1BR,1BA$1.33
High RiverA1A1BR,1BA$1.55
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$1.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, and the greater Tuscaloosa area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Tuscaloosa Neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, AL

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Tuscaloosa Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Tuscaloosa?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tuscaloosa is The Oakley which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Tuscaloosa costs $1,432.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Tuscaloosa?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Downtown Tuscaloosa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Tuscaloosa?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Tuscaloosa have an average cost of $556 which is $876 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tuscaloosa.

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