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Student Apartments for Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL

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Tuscaloosa at a Glance

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$976
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Tuscaloosa, AL Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in Tuscaloosa,AL give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Renting in Tuscaloosa

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Getting Around Tuscaloosa

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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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
1,356 Students
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Central High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
783 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
169 Students
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Northridge Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
740 Students
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Hillcrest Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
576 Students
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Westlawn Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
534 Students
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Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
294 Students

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