Traditions Caplewood, Tuscaloosa
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About the Property
Traditions Caplewood Tuscaloosa is an apartment complex located at 101, Reed St, Tuscaloosa, 35401, United States. Designed as a student-oriented community, it places residents within walking distance of the city’s center for academic and social life. Tradition on Caplewood Tuscaloosa offers 3B apartments to students. The University of Alabama is located 1.1 miles away from Caplewood apartments Tuscaloosa, and it will take about 8 minutes to get there by car. It will takes 7 minutes to reach Stillman College which is located 2.6 miles away from the Tradition on Caplewood Tuscaloosa.
There are about 114,316 people residing in Tuscaloosa, as reported by the US Census Bureau. Tuscaloosa is well-known for its huge number of university students and their contribution to the city’s culture. Depending on how a student lives and what type of accommodation he selects, his expenses on a monthly basis can be estimated between $900 and $1,500. Tuscaloosa records a safety index of 52.5 on Numbeo, while its citywide walk score is 33. The Tuscaloosa metropolitan area had a 4.3% unemployment rate in August 2026, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. With a major university, lively student districts, sporting culture, restaurants, and convenient access to everyday essentials, the city offers a distinctly college-oriented lifestyle.
Features
The room choices offered by Tradition on Caplewood Tuscaloosa suit the needs of students who need both privacy and still want the social element that comes with apartment life. The property offers 3 Bed 3 Bath | C1-B, 3 Bed 3 Bath | C2, and 3 Bed 3 Bath | C1. The apartments have private bedrooms, bathrooms, and a shared kitchen. This means that while having personal spaces, students can share the kitchen area where they can prepare meals and spend quality time with their housemates. All apartments are fully furnished and have living rooms that have a flat-screen HD television. There are walk-in closets where the students can keep their clothes and other belongings.
Beyond the apartments, Traditions Caplewood Tuscaloosa has spaces suited to both focused study and downtime. Study lounges, a conference room, and a computer room provide dedicated settings for individual work, group projects, and online classes, while the Coffee Bar offers a convenient place to grab a drink between study sessions. For recreation, the club room, with a 60” HD TV & fireplace, pergola lounge, shuffleboard, and outdoor activity green, gives residents several ways to relax and socialize. The 24/7 fitness center featuring HD TVs, cardio machines & free weights supports flexible workout schedules, while the resort-style pool and grilling station make it easy to spend time outdoors. Pet owners can also benefit from the pet grooming center and dog park, while controlled access to the entire property, electronic locks on front doors, and gated private parking add convenience and security to everyday living.
Location and What's Hot?
Tradition on Caplewood Tuscaloosa places students close to key educational, healthcare and everyday essentials in Tuscaloosa. Shelton State Community College and The University of Alabama are accessible from Traditions on Caplewood Tuscaloosa, while the nearby University of Alabama campus keeps students close to the city’s main academic hub. For everyday needs, CVS Pharmacy and Publix Pharmacy are nearby, while DCH Regional Medical Center provides access to major healthcare services. Students can also grab coffee or a quick bite at nearby cafés such as Heritage House Coffee & Tea and UPerk, making this student housing Tuscaloosa option convenient for balancing classes, errands, and downtime.
For everyday student life, The Strip is one of the biggest draws near Tradition on Caplewood Tuscaloosa and is only around a 3-minute walk away. Running along University Boulevard, this popular student district brings together restaurants, cafes, bars, local stores, and entertainment, making it easy to grab dinner, meet friends, or take a break from studying without planning a long trip. Students can also reach Publix in around 3 minutes by car or bike, making grocery runs straightforward, while Midtown Village, CVS, Ulta Beauty and other shopping destinations provide options for clothing, personal care and everyday essentials. For entertainment away from campus, the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Bama Theatre, Bowlero Tuscaloosa, and CMX Hollywood 16 & IMAX offer options for live events, movies, and nights out. This combination of convenience, entertainment, and proximity to campus makes it a practical choice for student housing in Tuscaloosa AL.
Commute
Getting to places from Tradition on Caplewood Tuscaloosa becomes easy for students, especially when they are staying around the University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa Bus Station is the nearest bus stop (2.7 miles) from the property. The property's location also makes walking and biking practical for nearby student destinations, with The Strip only a few minutes away and Bryant-Denny Stadium reachable in around 5 minutes by car or 8 minutes by bike. For students traveling farther across the city, having gated private parking can be useful, while the nearby Tuscaloosa Amtrak Station is approximately 2.3 miles away. Tuscaloosa National Airport is also located within the city, around 3.5 miles northwest of Tuscaloosa. With its campus proximity and convenient access to local transport, this Alabama student housing option keeps daily commutes manageable while leaving students well connected to the wider city.
Amenities
Shared Community And Utilities
Fitness And Recreation
Security
Property Services
Parking
Outdoor Features
Room Types (3)
3B
3 Bed 3 Bath | C2
3 Bed 3 Bath | C1
House Rules
Payment and Fees
Mode Of Payment
bank transfer, credit card, Paper checks or money orders
Security Deposit
Security Deposit: $100.00 (with guarantor) Due prior to Move In
Additional Fees
Application Fee: $60.00, Due at time of Application Utility Billing Service One-time Account Setup Fee: $4.50 Due on first monthly utility statement Monthly Utility Billing Service Administrative Fee: $5.50 Parking Fee: $80.00 per month, per space if contracted Animal Charge: $400.00 per pet due upon approval; $35.00, per month/per pet (Max Pet Limits apply per unit) Damage Waiver Program Fee: $13.50 per month, if applicable in accordance with the terms as outlined in Housing Contract After Hours Lock Out Fee: $100.00 per occurrence Animal Violation Fee: $150.00, first violation; $250.00, each additional violation Contract Assignment Fee: $500.00 per occurrence Garbage Removal Fee: $50.00 per item/bag, per day Holdover Resident Fee: $150.00 per day Lock Change Fee: $75.00 per occurrence No Cause Termination Fee, if applicable in accordance with the terms herein: The lesser of (a) the total Monthly Installments for the remainder Contract Term, or (b) the total Monthly Installments for a period of six (6) months Relocation Fee: $500.00 per occurrence Replacement Access Device Fee: $75.00 per occurrence Replacement Parking Permit Fee: $75.00 per occurrence Returned Payment Fee: $30.00 per occurrence Smoke Detector Violation Charge: $250.00 per occurrence Sprinkler Violation Charge: $250.00 per occurrence Unauthorized Person Charge: $150.00 per day, per occurrence
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Traditions Caplewood, Tuscaloosa
