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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tuscaloosa, AL

Pricing Updated: 04/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tuscaloosa, AL area range in price from $525 to $8,000 with an overall median price of $5,316. The three Tuscaloosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Skyland McFarland at $525, East Tuscaloosa at $1,000, and West Tuscaloosa at $525. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tuscaloosa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Skyland McFarland$1,900$5256
East Tuscaloosa$2,999$1,00025
West Tuscaloosa$2,999$52535
Downtown Tuscaloosa$8,000$87526
The Strip$8,000$1,0004
University of Alabama$8,000$1,0004

Cheapest Available Tuscaloosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tuscaloosa, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Flex Studio Apartments in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood priced from $495. Forest Lake Apartments in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tuscaloosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$495
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$699
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700
Arbor Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$764
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha4BR/4.5BA - Springmore Elite4BR,4BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Tuscaloosa apartment is the Metalworks Condo Model at Metalworks Condos starting at $825 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Northport North of River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tuscaloosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
My House on 13thD14BR,4BA$0.80
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.46
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite Tech2BR,2BA$0.96
Water Oak ApartmentsRenovated Olive2BR,2.5BA$0.98
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Sun Valley Apartments2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$0.98
2800 McFarland2x22BR,2BA$0.90
615 33rd St E, Unit 1615 33rd St E2BR,1BA$0.85
Valley Square Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tuscaloosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Tuscaloosa?

There are currently 303 Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL with pricing that ranges from $465 to $6,500. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tuscaloosa ranging from $525 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tuscaloosa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tuscaloosa ranges from $525 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,325.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tuscaloosa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tuscaloosa range from $785 to $5,234, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $765.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.