
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Tuscaloosa area of Tuscaloosa.


Forest Lake Apartments

The Oakley

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Skyland Pointe
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East Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Tuscaloosa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Tuscaloosa Studio Apartments | $870 | $870 | $870 |
East Tuscaloosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $965 | $495 | $1,790 |
East Tuscaloosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $850 | $1,970 |
East Tuscaloosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $950 | $2,950 |
East Tuscaloosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $970 | $765 | $3,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Flex Studio Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $495 |
Forest Lake Apartments | Small One BR | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
The Oakley | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha | 4BR/4.5BA - Springmore Elite | 4BR,4BA | $765 |
Brookstone Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tuscaloosa, AL
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Tuscaloosa area is the $1.80 price per square foot 3BR/3.5BA Model at Elements on 30th Avenue E in the in the East Tuscaloosa neighborhood starting from $2,775. The second greatest value East Tuscaloosa apartment is the 2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Model at The Cottages at Lake Tamaha starting at $1,200 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Northport North of River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Tuscaloosa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Elements on 30th Avenue E | 3BR/3.5BA | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.80 |
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha | 2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
The Gates at South Bend | The Fairhope | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
Copper Creek | 2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
Eddins Estates Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
The Oakley | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Skyland Pointe | Bryant | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Brookstone Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Stone Creek | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
Forest Lake Apartments | Small One BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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
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- 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 East Tuscaloosa Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Tuscaloosa?
The cheapest apartment in East Tuscaloosa is Flex Studio Apartments which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in East Tuscaloosa costs $1,463.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 22 regular apartments in East 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 East Tuscaloosa?
Cheap apartments in East Tuscaloosa have an average cost of $422 which is $1,041 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Tuscaloosa.
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