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Policies
PetsDogs allowed, Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Limit
1 pet(s) max
Cats allowed
Limit
1 pet(s) max
Lease termsDeposit: $1,400
Deposit
$1,400
Amenities
In-unitBalcony, Ceiling Fan, Controlled Access
Balcony
Ceiling Fan
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
Disposal
Hardwood Flooring
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
WD Hookup
CommunityAvailability 24 Hours, EV Charging Stations, Pet Friendly
Availability 24 Hours
EV Charging Stations
Pet Friendly
Unique featuresFreezer, Heating: Heat pump
Freezer
Heating: Heat pump
About The Switchyard
Tucked just off 13th Street inside the tracks, The Switchyard puts you in the absolute geographic and emotional heart of the University of Alabama experience. Designed as an exclusive, boutique brick-and-Hardi board community, this isn't just another student complex it's engineered specifically students who demand ultimate walkability, premium finishes, and zero compromises.
Walk to class, step out to game day, and come home to a space built around how you actually live.
Built to Impress. Engineered to Last.
Every inch of The Switchyard blends modern upscale aesthetics with student-tested durability. Whether you're hosting an Iron Bowl watch party or locking in for finals week, your space is equipped for it all:
Sleek Quartz Countertops: Premium quartz in every kitchen and bath stain-resistant, beautiful, and ready for late-night study snacks or meal prep.
Dual On-Site EV Chargers: Equipped with two dedicated electric vehicle charging stations so you can top off your car right at home.
Continuous Plank Flooring: Seamless hardwood-style plank flooring runs continuously through the living areas, kitchen, bedrooms, and laundry space ultra-easy to clean, waterproof, and practically indestructible.
Full Stainless Steel Appliance Package: Outfitted with a full-size refrigerator, electric range and oven, over-the-range microwave, and an Energy Star quiet dishwasher.
Bedroom Ceiling Fans: Stay cool during warm Southern falls in every individual bedroom.
2-Inch Plantation Blinds: Custom blinds on every window for quick blackout privacy and recovery naps.
Washer and dryer hookups so you can set up your own machine and skip the laundromat routine entirely.
Select units feature private balconies offering direct line-of-sight views of Bryant-Denny Stadium
Pre-Leasing for Fall 2027 Now
Don't settle for a long commute or outdated finishes. Secure your spot inside the tracks at Tuscaloosa's newest boutique student community.
University Area, located between The University of Alabama campus and Downtown Tuscaloosa, is a collegiate and walkable Tuscaloosa neighborhood with a stadium skyline and porch-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along University Boulevard at The Strip, where late-night bites, game-day storefronts, and casual hangouts cluster under bright signage. Bryant-Denny Stadium and the Paul W. Bryant Museum set the tone with Crimson Tide ritual and memorabilia. Residential blocks mix early-20th-century cottages with brick apartment buildings and student-oriented rentals. Tree-shaded sidewalks and pocket greens connect to campus quads and the Riverwalk corridor. Coffee counters, bookstores, and music-friendly patios keep the pace steady beyond football weekends.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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The Switchyard is a 1750 square foot property with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The Switchyard is located in Tuscaloosa, the 35401 zipcode, and the Tuscaloosa City School District.