The Crimson Tuscaloosa: Prices, Amenities & What Reviews Say (2026)
The Crimson Tuscaloosa: Prices, Amenities & What Reviews Say
This isn’t a first-hand review — it’s a compiled overview built from public listing data on Apartments.com and student review aggregator StudentCrowd, current as of publication. Pricing, availability, and promotions change often — always confirm current terms directly with the leasing office before signing anything.
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If you’re comparing student apartments near UA and The Crimson Tuscaloosa keeps coming up, here’s what the public record actually shows before you tour.
The Crimson is a purpose-built student community at 1100 17th St, about 2 miles from the Quad, with a complimentary shuttle for residents who don’t want to walk or drive to class. It offers 1- to 4-bedroom floor plans from 545 to 1,520 square feet, which makes it one of the more flexible options if you’re deciding between living solo or splitting rent with roommates.
Pricing & Floor Plans
Listed rent on Apartments.com runs from roughly $639 to $1,419 a month, depending on floor plan and unit upgrades. That’s a wide enough range that your actual cost depends heavily on which bedroom count and finish level you pick — worth comparing against average Tuscaloosa student rent before you commit to the higher end.
Amenities
- 01Lounge-style pool and 24-hour fitness center
- 0224-hour computer center and free indoor tanning
- 03“Students First” residence life programming
- 04Pet-friendly community with an on-site dog park
- 05Furnished units available with in-unit washer/dryer and private bathrooms
What Public Reviews Say
Ratings are mixed depending on the platform, which is common for by-the-bed student housing:
| Source | Rating | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments.com | 2.7 / 5 | 7 reviews |
| StudentCrowd | 3.57 / 5 | 15 verified student reviews |
On the positive side, reviewers on StudentCrowd point to modern, fully furnished units, in-unit washer/dryer, private bathrooms, and the pool and fitness amenities as standouts. StudentCrowd also breaks ratings down by value for money, location, maintenance, social experience, and internet/Wi-Fi — which is a useful checklist to ask current residents about directly on a tour, since the published excerpts don’t detail specific complaints. Given the gap between the two rating sources, treat any single score as a starting point, not the whole picture, and read the most recent reviews before you sign.
Is It Close to Campus?
At roughly 2 miles from the Quad, The Crimson isn’t walkable for most students, but the complimentary shuttle is built into the pitch. If a short walk to class matters more to you than shuttle timing, compare it against options in our neighborhoods guide and our breakdown of getting to campus without a car.
Before You Sign
- 01Ask specifically about shuttle frequency and hours — a shuttle that runs every 30 minutes is very different from one that runs every 10.
- 02Confirm whether you’re signing an individual bedroom lease or a joint apartment lease, and whether roommate matching is currently offered.
- 03Get all fees — parking, amenity, utility caps — in writing before you sign. Our guide to covered and garage parking near UA notes that The Crimson publishes no parking details at all, so ask.
- 04Document your unit’s condition with photos at move-in, per our security deposit guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
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As founder of TuscaloosaStudentHousing.com, he combines that local knowledge with hands-on research of the Tuscaloosa rental market to publish practical, honest guides for University of Alabama students living off campus.
