Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (17 Rentals)

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600 13th St E
3 Bedroom Apartments

600 13th St E

600 13th St ETuscaloosa, AL 35401
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The Willows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

632 23rd St ETuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Crowne Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crowne Pointe

3719 Hargrove RdTuscaloosa, AL 35405

East Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Tuscaloosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Tuscaloosa area of Tuscaloosa, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Flex Studio Apartments priced from $495. Forest Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable East Tuscaloosa apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$495
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$699
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha5BR/5BA - Magnolia Elite Tech5BR,5BA$699
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tuscaloosa, AL

As of February 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Tuscaloosa area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech Model at The Cottages at Lake Tamaha in the in the Northport North of River neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value East Tuscaloosa apartment is the Douglas Model at The Bluff at Waterworks Landing starting at $969 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the University of Alabama neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Tuscaloosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech2BR,2BA$0.92
The Bluff at Waterworks LandingDouglas2BR,2BA$0.79
Gates at South BendB2 (2x2)2BR,2BA$1.33
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
2800 McFarland2x22BR,2BA$0.90
Water Oak ApartmentsRenovated Sage1BR,1.5BA$1.27
Eddins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Lofts at City Center2BR/2BA - Corner2BR,2BA$0.83
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$1.13
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Tuscaloosa Neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, AL

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Tuscaloosa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Tuscaloosa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Tuscaloosa is at Stone Creek listed at $820.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Tuscaloosa Apartment?

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Tuscaloosa is starting from $769 at The Preserve at Tuscaloosa.

What is the most affordable East Tuscaloosa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Tuscaloosa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Water Oak Apartments and starts from $1,420.

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