Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $800 (9 Rentals)

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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
Fountain Square Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$934

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa, AL

As of May 13, 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 4x4 Model at Union Tuscaloosa starting at $1,450 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the University of Alabama 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
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
Rivermont Apartment Homes1 bed - 1bath1BR,1BA$1.33
High RiverA1A1BR,1BA$1.48
Fountain Square Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
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 38 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 $2,473.

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 $950 to $2,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,245 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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