
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $800 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Tuscaloosa area of Tuscaloosa.


901 27th St

2404 11th Ct
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700 15th St

3019 28th St

2510 Fosters Ferry Rd
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3478 Willow Ln

901 Hargrove Rd

3117 Short 19th St
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Downtown Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Tuscaloosa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Tuscaloosa 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,310 | $900 | $2,400 |
Downtown Tuscaloosa 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,557 | $950 | $2,000 |
Downtown Tuscaloosa 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,635 | $1,245 | $4,800 |
Downtown Tuscaloosa 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,975 | $1,900 | $8,000 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL.
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Oakley | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Northbrook | Studio - 1Bath | Studio,1BA | $864 |
Fountain Square Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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My House on 13th | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.80 |
Union Tuscaloosa | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.14 |
Riverfront Village | Capstone | 3BR,3BA | $0.69 |
Canterbury Apartment Homes | Two Bed - One and Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
French Quarter Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Rivermont Apartment Homes | 1 bed - 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
High River | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Fountain Square Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Bent Tree Apartment Homes | One Bed - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
The Oakley | 1x1 | 1BR,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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