Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $800 (11 Rentals)

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901 27th St

TuscaloosaAL35401

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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. Arbor Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $764. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tuscaloosa apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700
Arbor Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$764
NorthbrookStudio - 1BathStudio,1BA$864
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$959
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1BA$977

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa, AL

As of April 30, 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
Union Tuscaloosa4x44BR,4BA$1.14
Riverfront VillageCapstone3BR,3BA$0.69
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Fountain Square Apartment Homes2 Bed 1Bath2BR,1BA$1.13
Rivermont Apartment Homes1 bed - 1bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Bent Tree Apartment HomesOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Tuscaloosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Tuscaloosa?

There are currently 149 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa, AL with pricing that ranges from $465 to $3,000. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Tuscaloosa ranging from $875 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Tuscaloosa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Tuscaloosa ranges from $875 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,699.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Tuscaloosa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Tuscaloosa range from $859 to $2,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,225 to $2,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,265 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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