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  10. Building Photo - Tenth and Tusk
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    2 BEDS
    $695+
    3 BEDS
    $799+
    4 BEDS
    $625+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$625 - $899
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$625 - $899

    Tenth and Tusk

    1345 10th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
    (205) 526-3453
  14. Building Photo - Union on Frank
    $200 Off
    Price Drop. $200 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,499+
    2 BEDS
    $750+
    4 BEDS
    $1,299+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$750 - $1,619
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$750 - $1,619

    Union on Frank

    530 Frank Thomas Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
    (205) 710-9436
  18. Building Photo - Stone Creek
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $755+
    1 BED
    $880+
    2 BEDS
    $1,100+
    3 BEDS
    $1,300+

    Stone Creek

    5100 Old Birmingham Hwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
    (205) 860-9707
  20. Building Photo - The Cottages at Lake Tamaha
    2 BEDS
    $1,175+
    3 BEDS
    $895+
    4 BEDS
    $790+
    5 BEDS
    $835+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$770 - $1,255
    Required Monthly Fees$20
    Total Monthly Price$790 - $1,275

    The Cottages at Lake Tamaha

    745 Tamaha Ter NE, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
    (205) 539-0578
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Tuscaloosa, AL Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in Tuscaloosa, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Tuscaloosa.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 238 cheap apartments available in Tuscaloosa Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

Renting in Tuscaloosa

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Northridge High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,145 Students
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Hillcrest High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,434 Students
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Central High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
796 Students
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Holt High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
435 Students
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Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
164 Students
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Northridge Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
775 Students
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Westlawn Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
568 Students
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Hillcrest Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
542 Students
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Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
295 Students

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