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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL

375 Rentals Available

Apartments Under $800

Apartments Under $900

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    1601 Mimosa Park Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
    1 BED $800+
    2 BEDS $1,049
    3 BEDS $1,199
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    1800 Links Blvd #6700, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
    1 BED $825
    2 BEDS $995
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    1800 Links Blvd #7501, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
    1 BED $825
    2 BEDS $995
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    5050 Cypress Creek Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
    STUDIO $859
    1 BED $909
    2 BEDS $1,079
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    5001 Cypress Creek Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
    STUDIO $859
    1 BED $989
    2 BEDS $1,069
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    2201 48Th Street East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
    1 BED $870
    2 BEDS $915
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Apartments Under $1,000

Apartments Under $1,100

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    1440 22Nd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
    2 BEDS $1,040
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    1805 8Th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,200

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    201 Marina Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
    1 BED $1,115
    2 BEDS $1,360
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    6802 Old Greensboro Rd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,240
    3 BEDS $1,148+
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Getting around in Tuscaloosa, AL

10 /100
Car-Dependent
8 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 10, Bike Score®: 8

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $799 and $3,117.

How many cheap rentals are available in Tuscaloosa, AL on RentCafe?

There are 218 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Tuscaloosa, AL were last updated on 21 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The average Tuscaloosa, AL cheap apartment size is 930 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?

Cheap apartments in Tuscaloosa, AL are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?

A cheap apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Look for cheap apartments near me

Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL has never been easier. We feature 375 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Tuscaloosa, AL average. What is a cheap rent in Tuscaloosa, AL? The average apartment rent in Tuscaloosa is $1,530 per month so any rental south of $1,224 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Tuscaloosa, AL rents go as low as $799/mo.

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