As a University of Alabama student, there are plenty of off-campus apartments in Tuscaloosa made for Bama students like you. To rent as a college student, you'll need to complete an application and typically pay an administration fee from the apartment community. Be ready to provide your personal information, employment status, and estimated income. You may need a co-signer or guarantor to help meet requirements like having an income that is three times the monthly rent. Once approved and cleared by the background check, you'll be ready to sign for your UA apartment.