FAQ | The Preserve at Tuscaloosa

​The Preserve at Tuscaloosa offers 10 and 12-month installment leases.

Visit us at 301 Helen Keller Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
 

The Preserve at Tuscaloosa has a variety of floor-plan styles including 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. View our Floor Plans!

​That’s no problem at all! We can assist with roommate matching. Just fill out the form during the application process.
 

​When you sign an individual lease, you are only responsible for your rent; in other words, you have no liability for the rent of the other apartment residents. If your roommate transfers or graduates, you have no responsibility for their financial obligations. This is a significant advantage over the joint and several leases (where each resident is liable for the rent of all residents in the unit) which are often used at rental houses and other apartment properties in the area.

Rent includes high-speed wireless internet, trash service, and pest control. Apartments also include a kitchen appliance package and an in-unit washer and dryer.

Furnished options are available for an additional charge. Review your leasing quote for separately billed utilities, furnishing charges, and any other applicable fees before signing.

​We screen all our applicants and require a guarantor or for the lease to be paid in full. You can ask a leasing specialist for details by calling our office today!

​Yes, our community requires each resident to carry an active tenant liability policy for damage to the landlord’s property during the term of their lease. We require a minimum of $100,000 in general liability coverage. We also recommend residents purchase content coverage (also known as personal property insurance) to cover your personal belongings.

Yes. The Preserve at Tuscaloosa welcomes cats and dogs with prior approval and has an on-site dog park. There is no pet weight limit, but breed restrictions apply.

The pet policy allows up to two pets per apartment, or one pet when a resident leases a single bedroom in a shared apartment.

Review the pet policy and confirm applicable charges with the leasing office before bringing a pet to the community.

Yes. The Preserve at Tuscaloosa offers free on-site parking for residents and visitors in outdoor surface lots near the apartment buildings.

Contact the leasing office at (251) 721-9202 for vehicle-registration or permit requirements, space-assignment rules, and instructions about where visitors should park.

The Preserve at Tuscaloosa offers both furnished and unfurnished apartments. Floor-plan names ending in UF identify unfurnished options.

Furnished packages include bedroom furniture and shared living-area furniture, with the pieces and bed sizes varying by layout. For example, the B2 package includes full-size beds, while the B5 deluxe package includes king-size beds.

Review the package and furnishing charge for your selected apartment before applying or purchasing additional furniture.

No. The Preserve at Tuscaloosa welcomes all qualified applicants, including undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Alabama (UA), Stillman College, Shelton State Community College, and other colleges and universities, as well as university employees, young professionals, and families.

You do not need to attend UA or be enrolled in college to apply.

The Preserve at Tuscaloosa is located at 301 Helen Keller Boulevard, near the University of Alabama (UA — 1.3 miles), Stillman College (4.9 miles), and Shelton State Community College (9.9 miles). These are driving distances. Students attending these and other colleges and universities are welcome to apply.

First-year students with an approved exemption from UA’s residency requirement may lease at The Preserve at Tuscaloosa, subject to the community’s application and qualification requirements. The University of Alabama generally requires full-time first-year students to live on campus. Students subject to that requirement should obtain approval from UA Housing and Residential Communities before signing a private off-campus lease. Signing a lease does not itself waive the university’s requirement.

No. The Preserve at Tuscaloosa is a privately operated off-campus apartment community and is not part of University of Alabama Housing. Residents apply and sign a lease directly with The Preserve rather than through the university’s housing system. UA students should separately confirm that their housing choice complies with any university residency requirements that apply to them.

Yes. Tuscaloosa Transit Authority’s University Shuttle route stops at The Preserve and serves UA destinations, including the Student Recreation Center and the university transit terminal. Check Tuscaloosa Transit Authority’s current route information, schedules, and fares before traveling.

The A1 has 443 square feet, while the A1L has 479 square feet and includes a walk-in closet. The A2 is a larger deluxe one-bedroom layout with 756 square feet. Each provides one bedroom and one bathroom. Compare the drawings and furnishing options to choose the amount of living space and storage that works best for you.

Bathroom arrangements depend on the floor plan. The B2, B3, B4, B4B, and B5 two-bedroom layouts provide a private bathroom connected to each bedroom. The B1 has two bedrooms sharing one bathroom. One-bedroom apartments have one bathroom for the apartment. Review the specific layout before applying rather than assuming every two-bedroom option has two private bathrooms.

Yes. The B3 and B3UF two-bedroom floor plans are advertised with private fenced yards. These outdoor spaces are available with selected apartments, not every layout. Check the floor-plan listing and confirm the features of the apartment you select.

Yes. The B4B and B4BUF two-bedroom floor plans include a private balcony. Both layouts have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 884 square feet. Select the furnished or unfurnished option that fits your needs and confirm availability with the leasing team.

Yes. The Preserve at Tuscaloosa apartments include a washer and dryer inside the apartment, so residents can do laundry at home without using a shared community laundry room.

The Preserve at Tuscaloosa apartments include a refrigerator, stove and oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Residents should bring their own cookware, dishes, utensils, and any small countertop appliances they want to use.

Residents should bring personal belongings and household essentials such as bedding, towels, cookware, dishes, utensils, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and personal electronics. For a furnished apartment, review the furniture package and bed size before purchasing additional items. For an unfurnished apartment, plan to provide your own furniture. Kitchen appliances and an in-unit washer and dryer are provided.

Both types of pricing can appear, depending on the space option selected. An option labeled “Furnished Per Person” or “Unfurnished Per Person” shows the rental installment for one resident. An option labeled “Entire Unit Furnished” or “Entire Unit Unfurnished” shows the rate for the whole apartment. Check the space-option label, furnishing selection, and lease term when comparing prices.

Select Apply Now on The Preserve at Tuscaloosa website and create an applicant account to begin. You can save your progress, return to complete your application, and check its status online. Review the available floor plans, furnishing options, and lease terms before completing your application.

Yes. Guarantors and co-applicants can complete their application steps online using the invitation sent to their email. They should follow that invitation rather than creating a separate applicant account through the main application form.

Yes. The Preserve at Tuscaloosa offers online photographs and 360-degree virtual tours of the clubhouse and A1, A2, B2, B4, and B5 apartment layouts. Students and parents can explore these spaces remotely before arranging an in-person visit.

Contact The Preserve at Tuscaloosa leasing office at (251) 721-9202 with your preferred roommates and apartment layout before completing your housing arrangements. The leasing team can explain available options and whether your requests can be accommodated. Roommate matching is also available for applicants who do not already have roommates in mind.

Begin your housing search once you know when you need an apartment. Reservations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, so completing the leasing process early gives you more opportunity to choose your preferred layout and furnishing option. UA students who are subject to the university’s residency requirement should confirm their eligibility to live off campus before signing.

Use the Add to Waitlist option when it appears for your preferred floor plan, or contact the leasing office at (251) 721-9202 to discuss other layouts, furnishing options, and lease periods. Ask how future openings are communicated and confirm availability before making plans around a particular apartment.

Yes. The Preserve at Tuscaloosa offers online rent payments through the Resident Portal, with electronic check and credit card payment options. Review the payment instructions and any applicable processing fees before submitting a payment.

Yes. The Preserve at Tuscaloosa is a gated community with controlled access. The community also has an on-site management office and an on-site courtesy officer. Contact the leasing office for gate-access instructions and information about the courtesy officer’s availability.

Yes. The Preserve at Tuscaloosa offers a 24-hour business center with computer workstations and free printing. The community also has a clubhouse with WiFi. Residents should follow the community’s access instructions and printing procedures.

Yes. The Preserve at Tuscaloosa offers a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool with two in-pool tanning ledges and poolside cabanas. Residents should follow the posted hours and rules for the pool and other shared amenities.

The Preserve at Tuscaloosa offers pickleball, tennis, and sand volleyball facilities, along with four acres of open green space. Residents can also enjoy outdoor fireplaces, an outdoor kitchen with pool views, and a dog park. Follow the posted rules for shared outdoor areas.

Yes. The Preserve at Tuscaloosa is a smoke-free apartment community. Residents and guests should follow the community’s smoke-free policy.

Residents can submit routine maintenance requests through The Preserve at Tuscaloosa Resident Portal, which is accessible online 24/7. The community also offers 24-hour emergency maintenance. For an urgent maintenance issue, follow the community’s emergency-reporting instructions rather than relying only on a routine online request.

The Preserve at Tuscaloosa offers a package concierge service. Contact the leasing office for delivery instructions, pickup procedures, and any registration or access steps required to use the service.

Residents who need to leave before their lease ends should contact the leasing office at (251) 721-9202 before arranging a sublease, lease takeover, or replacement resident. Any arrangement must follow the resident’s lease agreement and obtain any required management approval.

Residents considering an early move-out should review their lease agreement and contact The Preserve at Tuscaloosa leasing office at (251) 721-9202. The leasing team can explain applicable notice requirements, potential charges, and any available options for the resident’s situation.

Residents who want to stay for another lease term should contact The Preserve at Tuscaloosa leasing office at (251) 721-9202 before their current lease ends. The leasing team can explain renewal availability, rates, and lease-term options.

Yes. Residents can remain in their apartments during university holidays and academic breaks that fall within their active lease term. Check your lease’s start and end dates when planning housing for summer or other extended breaks.