Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa County, AL from $400 (69 Rentals)

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680 6th Ave NE

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2508 11th Ct

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427 30th Pl

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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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Cheapest Available Tuscaloosa County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tuscaloosa County, 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 County 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
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha4BR/4.5BA - Springmore Elite4BR,4BA$765
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$799
Legacy at Country Club1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
The Links at TuscaloosaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825
Skyland PointeColeman1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa County, AL

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tuscaloosa County 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 County apartment is the 3x3 Townhome Model at Magnolia, A Prosper Community starting at $1,460 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tuscaloosa County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
My House on 13thD14BR,4BA$0.80
Magnolia, A Prosper Community3x3 Townhome3BR,3BA$0.99
The Cottages at Lake Tamaha2BR/2BA - Birchmore Elite2BR,2.5BA$0.96
Riverfront VillageCapstone3BR,3BA$0.69
Legacy at Country Club2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.91
High Country Apartments3Bed - 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
615 33rd St E, Unit 1615 33rd St E2BR,1BA$0.85
Eddins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tuscaloosa County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tuscaloosa County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tuscaloosa County is at Regal Pointe Apartment Homes listed at $859.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tuscaloosa County is starting from $899 at Eddins Estates Apartments.

What is the most affordable Tuscaloosa County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tuscaloosa County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at High Country Apartments and starts from $1,139.

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