Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tuscaloosa Neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL from $400 (18 Rentals)

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Claymont Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Claymont Apartments

2602 Claybrook DrTuscaloosa, AL 35404
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Brookhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookhaven Apartments

1310 37th StTuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Breckenridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments

4830 University Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35404
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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
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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 Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha4BR/4.5BA - Springmore Elite4BR,4BA$765
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elements on 30th Avenue E3BR/3.5BA3BR,3.5BA$1.80
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite2BR,2.5BA$0.96
The Gates at South BendThe Fairhope2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Eddins Estates ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$1.13
Skyland PointeBryant1BR,1BA$1.50
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Stone CreekStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL

Ranked #2

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 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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