East Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa, AL

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East Tuscaloosa - Tuscaloosa, AL

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The sprawling neighborhood of East Tuscaloosa provides residents with large, amenity-filled apartment complexes, as well as smaller condo buildings from which to choose. The whole neighborhood turns out for University of Alabama game days, often stopping at Baumhower's Restaurant to grab some wings to enhance the festivities. The university's presence, just to the west of East Tuscaloosa, gives parts of the neighborhood a college town feel.

With the Black Warrior River outlining the northern edge of East Tuscaloosa, residents of this neighborhood have easy access to whitewater paddling, fishing, and strolling along the beautiful river's banks. Residents enjoy shopping at the University Mall, anchored by Sears and JCPenney.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in East Tuscaloosa is $777 for a studio, $761 for one bedroom, $987 for two bedrooms, and $1,479 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Tuscaloosa has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 492 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $777/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 704 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $761/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,066 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $987/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,236 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,479/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • University of Alabama Arboretum
  • Alabama Museum of Natural History
  • Children's Hands-On Museum

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