Student housing near The University of Alabama
- 30 places listed
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Other Housing Near The University of Alabama
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Union on Frank
Tuscaloosa, AL0.5 mi to campus
4.0 (15 reviews)
Union on Frank is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering fully furnished units with full kitchens, dishwashers, and granite countertops. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, game room, business center, clubhouse with community lounge, courtyard, BBQ grill, and gated community security, along with air conditioning and heating.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ Area
The Walk
Tuscaloosa, AL0.6 mi to campus
4.0 (18 reviews)
The Walk is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering amenities including a fitness center, community lounge, business center, and courtyard. Units feature air conditioning, dishwashers, carpet, and ceiling fans, with building access including a doorman concierge, controlled access entry, and an elevator.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
Old Row at Cloverdale
Tuscaloosa, AL0.9 mi to campus
3.0 (11 reviews)
Old Row at Cloverdale is a gated student housing community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering fully furnished units with full kitchens featuring granite countertops, hardwood floors, and crown molding. The property includes air conditioning and heating, with amenities such as a community lounge, controlled access, and outdoor spaces including a balcony patio and BBQ grill.
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
- BBQ Area
Vie at University Downs
Tuscaloosa, AL1.0 mi to campus
4.0 (42 reviews)
Vie at University Downs is a student housing community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering furnished apartments with amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, and community lounge. The property features air conditioning, balcony patios, a business center, and controlled access, along with in-unit conveniences such as dishwashers and ceiling fans.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
Rivermont Apartments
Tuscaloosa, AL1.1 mi to campus
4.0 (14 reviews)
Rivermont Apartments is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering air conditioning, balcony patios, and in-unit dishwashers. Residents have access to amenities including a basketball court, dog park, clubhouse, business center, car wash station, and EV charging.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
High River Apartment Homes
Tuscaloosa, AL1.2 mi to campus
4.0 (40 reviews)
High River Apartment Homes is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering units with air conditioning, dishwashers, ceiling fans, and balcony patios. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, dog park, business center, and courtyard areas, plus features like fireplaces, crown molding, and double vanities in select units.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
The Tower Luxury Apartments
Tuscaloosa, AL1.3 mi to campus
5.0 (13 reviews)
The Tower Luxury Apartments is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering amenities including a fitness center, controlled access entry, courtyard space, and bike storage. Units feature full kitchens with dishwashers and garbage disposals, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, air conditioning, heating, and high-speed internet access, along with cable TV service and elevator access.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
The Mosaic Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL2.1 mi to campus
5.0 (10 reviews)
The Mosaic Tuscaloosa is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering a range of amenities including air conditioning, balcony patios, a fitness center, clubhouse, and community lounge. Residents have access to a business center, car wash, dog park, and outdoor BBQ grill, along with in-unit features such as dishwashers, carpet, and ceiling fans.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
Houndstooth Condominiums
Tuscaloosa, AL0.8 mi to campus
4.0 (16 reviews)
Houndstooth Condominiums is a gated student housing community in Tuscaloosa, AL, offering in-unit washer dryer, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Residents have access to a fitness center, pool, clubhouse, business center, and high-speed internet, with additional features including hardwood floors, walk-in closets, and ceiling fans.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Business Center
- Ceiling Fans
Pride Court
Tuscaloosa, AL0.5 mi to campus
4.0 (16 reviews)
Pride Court is a student housing community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering high-speed internet access and a pool. The units feature a range oven, refrigerator, washer dryer hookups, and maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Internet
- Pool
- Range Oven
Preston Place Bldg #13 - College Station Properties
Tuscaloosa, AL0.5 mi to campus
4.0 (1 review)
Built in 1980, the property offers furnished units with in-unit washer/dryer, full kitchens, and amenities including 24/7 maintenance, on-site management, and a 24-hour fitness center. Units feature air conditioning, heating, cable TV, dishwashers, and hardwood or carpeted flooring.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
Canterbury Apartments
Tuscaloosa, AL0.7 mi to campus
3.0 (14 reviews)
Canterbury Apartments in Tuscaloosa, AL is a furnished apartment community offering a full kitchen, air conditioning, heating, and high-speed internet. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, business center, community lounge, courtyard, bike storage, and outdoor BBQ grill.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
Cobblestone Court Apartments
Tuscaloosa, AL0.5 mi to campus
4.0 (2 reviews)
Cobblestone Court Apartments in Tuscaloosa, AL offers student housing with a full kitchen featuring hardwood floors, microwave, range oven, and refrigerator. This apartment community provides essential appliances and finishes for comfortable residential living.
- Full Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Microwave
Broadstreet VIllage Apartments
Tuscaloosa, AL1.0 mi to campus
5.0 (11 reviews)
Broadstreet Village Apartments is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering controlled access entry and elevator access. Units feature full kitchens with stainless steel appliances including range ovens and refrigerators, hardwood floors, and in-unit washer dryer combinations, with additional laundry facilities available.
- Gated
- Elevator
- Full Kitchen
Crimson
Tuscaloosa, AL1.1 mi to campus
4.0 (54 reviews)
Crimson is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering air conditioning, carpet flooring, and a dishwasher in units. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, basketball court, dog park, bike storage, clubhouse with community lounge, conference room, business center, controlled access entry, courtyard, cable TV, and elevator service.
- Air Conditioning
- Basketball
- Bike Storage
French Quarter Apartments
Tuscaloosa, AL1.2 mi to campus
3.0 (14 reviews)
French Quarter Apartments is a gated apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering fully furnished units with full kitchens featuring granite countertops, dishwashers, and garbage disposals. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, air conditioning, ceiling fans, controlled access entry, and balcony patios with BBQ grills. Each unit includes cable TV service and carpet flooring with crown molding throughout.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
Royal Hills Apartments
Tuscaloosa, AL1.2 mi to campus
4.0 (17 reviews)
Royal Hills Apartments is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering units with air conditioning, heating, full kitchens with dishwashers, garbage disposals, and ice makers. Residents have access to amenities including a pool, basketball court, clubhouse, high-speed internet, cable TV, package lockers, and on-site management.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Basketball
Bent Tree Apartments
Tuscaloosa, AL1.3 mi to campus
3.0 (19 reviews)
Bent Tree Apartments is a furnished apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering residents amenities including air conditioning, full kitchens with dishwashers, and controlled access. The community features recreational facilities such as a basketball court, dog park, fire pit, and barbecue grill, along with practical services like a business center and car wash.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
Blue Haus
Tuscaloosa, AL1.5 mi to campus
5.0 (10 reviews)
Blue Haus is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL that offers fully furnished units with a full kitchen including granite countertops, dishwasher, garbage disposal, ice maker, and freezer. Each unit features in-unit washer and dryer, air conditioning, ceiling fans, carpet, and a balcony patio, along with high-speed internet and cable TV access. The community also provides a business center for resident use.
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
- Business Center
Landmark
Tuscaloosa, AL3.6 mi to campus
4.0 (23 reviews)
Landmark is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering air conditioning, carpet flooring, and ceiling fans. Residents have access to amenities including a balcony patio, BBQ grill, business center, cable TV, car wash, clubhouse, community lounge, dishwasher, doorman concierge service, and fireplace, along with controlled access entry.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
State On Campus Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL0.7 mi to campus
3.0 (22 reviews)
State On Campus Tuscaloosa is a student housing community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering fully furnished apartments with in-unit washer dryer, full kitchen appliances, and walk-in closets. The property features amenities including a pool, courtyard, balcony patios with BBQ grills, controlled access, high-speed internet, and on-site management with online payment options.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Balcony/Patio
- BBQ Area
Chateau Twelve
Tuscaloosa, AL0.6 mi to campus
4.0
Chateau Twelve is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering units with air conditioning, full kitchens including dishwasher and range oven, in-unit washer dryer, and refrigerator. Each apartment features a balcony patio and ceiling fans.
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
- Ceiling Fans
Aspen Village Apartments
Tuscaloosa, AL4.0 mi to campus
4.0 (19 reviews)
Aspen Village Apartments is a furnished apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering in-unit washer and dryer, a full kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal, and climate control with air conditioning and heating. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, cable television, balcony patios, and additional laundry facilities.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
The Crescent
Tuscaloosa, AL1.0 mi to campus
5.0 (1 review)
The Crescent is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering units with in-unit washer dryer, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, hardwood floors, and a balcony patio. The community is located near campus and features a dishwasher in each unit.
- Balcony/Patio
- Dishwasher
- Full Kitchen
The Boulevard District Lofts
Tuscaloosa, AL1.1 mi to campus
5.0 (1 review)
The Boulevard District Lofts is a smoke-free apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL, featuring loft-style units with in-unit washer dryer, granite countertops, and a full range of kitchen appliances. Each residence includes air conditioning, high-speed internet, a balcony patio, and wheelchair accessibility.
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
- Granite Counters
Clara Verner Tower
Tuscaloosa, AL0.7 mi to campus
2.0 (13 reviews)
Clara Verner Tower is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering a full kitchen, range oven, and microwave in each unit. Residents have access to a conference room, game room, and heating throughout the community.
- Conference Room
- Full Kitchen
- Game Room
WR Tower
Tuscaloosa, AL1.0 mi to campus
2.0 (8 reviews)
Amenities include air conditioning, heating, a full kitchen, and high-speed internet in each unit.
- Air Conditioning
- Full Kitchen
- Heating
Metalworks Condos
Tuscaloosa, AL1.1 mi to campus
4.0
Metalworks Condos is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering in-unit washer and dryer, full kitchen with dishwasher, and climate control through air conditioning and heating. The community features controlled access and a 24 Hour Fitness facility.
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
Woodlawn Manor
Tuscaloosa, AL2.7 mi to campus
3.0 (15 reviews)
Woodlawn Manor is an apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL, featuring a full kitchen with dishwasher, garbage disposal, range oven, refrigerator, and pantry. Residents enjoy amenities including air conditioning, heating, cable TV, a pool, tennis court, and balcony patios, with the convenience of online payments available.
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
- Cable Tv
Copper Creek Apartments
Tuscaloosa, AL2.8 mi to campus
3.0 (11 reviews)
Copper Creek Apartments is a smoke-free apartment community in Tuscaloosa, AL offering units with balcony patios, high-speed internet, and convenient in-unit features including a range oven, pantry, and linen closet. Vinyl flooring throughout provides easy maintenance for student renters.
- Balcony/Patio
- Internet
- Linen Closet
Find off-campus housing near The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL
On-campus room and board: $15,016 per academic year (College Scorecard, 2024-25)
On-campus housing has room for 9,294 students (IPEDS 2023); undergraduate enrollment 33,227 (College Scorecard, 2024-25)
The University of Alabama at a Glance
Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · Retrieved October 2026
About The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama stands as a vibrant hub of academic excellence and Southern tradition in the heart of Tuscaloosa. As a large public research institution, the university attracts ambitious students from around the world seeking rigorous graduate and undergraduate programs across diverse disciplines. The campus pulses with intellectual energy, complemented by a rich athletic culture and spirited school pride that defines the student experience.
Beyond the classroom, Tuscaloosa itself offers a dynamic college town atmosphere where students engage with local culture, diverse dining options, and community events that blend academic life with authentic Southern hospitality. The surrounding city provides entertainment, shopping, and recreational opportunities that enhance student life throughout the year.
Living near campus places students at the center of an active, welcoming community where both on-campus and off-campus housing options thrive. The neighborhoods surrounding The University of Alabama offer convenient access to classes, libraries, and student facilities while fostering the kind of residential community where friendships flourish and student life truly comes alive.
Quick Facts
- Institution Type
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Graduate
- Setting
- Midsize City
- Retention Rate
- 89%
- ACT Median
- 26
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Classification
- R1 Doctoral University
Cost & Financial Aid
Annual tuition and estimated costs
As a large public university in a midsize city, The University of Alabama offers various housing options for students. Strategic planning and exploring different arrangements can help manage housing expenses effectively.
- ✓Consider living with roommates to split housing costs, whether in on-campus residence halls or off-campus apartments near campus
- ✓Explore housing options beyond the immediate campus area, as neighborhoods slightly further out may offer different value propositions
- ✓Look into university housing plans early in the academic year, as advance planning often provides more options and flexibility
- ✓Compare the total cost of on-campus housing (which may include utilities and amenities) against off-campus alternatives to understand your true expenses
Living Near The University of Alabama
Neighborhood Guide for University of Alabama Students
Tuscaloosa offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with diverse housing options surrounding the university's midsize city campus. The area immediately adjacent to campus features tree-lined streets and a mix of historic homes alongside modern student housing complexes, creating an energetic neighborhood feel.
Popular student neighborhoods include the Strip, known for its restaurants and bars within walking distance of campus, and areas near Sorority Row, which offer convenient access to university facilities. The adjacent Druid City neighborhood provides a more residential setting with local character.
Getting around is straightforward for students. Walking and biking remain viable options for campus proximity areas, while the city provides public transit service for exploring Tuscaloosa beyond immediate campus surroundings. Many students also utilize personal vehicles or ride-sharing services.
The neighborhoods surrounding campus host abundant dining and entertainment options, from casual student spots to established local restaurants. Shopping ranges from convenient grocers and retail near campus to larger commercial areas accessible by transit or car.
Community safety and engagement vary by neighborhood, so prospective residents should visit different areas to assess which feels right for them. The university and city maintain active community programs that encourage student involvement and neighborhood connection. Speaking with current students provides valuable insight into specific neighborhoods' atmospheres and amenities.
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