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Student Housing in Tuscaloosa, AL
$675+/unit
Fees may applyHillside Commons
$699/unit
Fees may applyLark in the Woods
$495/unit
Fees may applyLofts at City Center
$499+/unit
Fees may applyRedpoint Tuscaloosa
$639+/unit
Fees may applyThe Crimson
About Student Housing in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, Alabama is a mid-sized city on the Black Warrior River that revolves around the University of Alabama and its tens of thousands of students. The Crimson Tide set the tempo here, and on football Saturdays the whole city tailgates. UA sits next to a walkable downtown and the famous Strip entertainment district, so class, nightlife, and the riverfront all sit close together. Named areas like Forest Lake, the Strip, downtown, and Parkwood give students different speeds. The Riverwalk runs about 4.5 miles along the Black Warrior, linking Capitol Park, the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, and the Saturday River Market. It's a true college town where you're never far from campus, the river, or a game.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Tuscaloosa
The Strip
Puts you steps from campus and the busiest nightlife, perfect if you want everything at your door.
Downtown
Sits near the riverfront and Riverwalk with a livelier, social feel.
Forest Lake
A quieter residential pocket close to campus that suits students who want calm and a place to actually study.
Getting Around Tuscaloosa as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Tuscaloosa.