Listed 2 Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
Location
2042 1st Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
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Contact
Rumsey Properties LLC
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Property Overview
Located in a high value-per-square-foot area, the home offers strong investment appeal alongside convenient access to a top-rated elementary school less than a quarter mile away. Outdoor spaces and multiple nearby pet supply and grooming options, combined with no breed or pet restrictions, make it especially accommodating for pet owners.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- More space
- Outdoor space
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 2042 1st Ave
Features
| Hardwood Floor | Washer/Dryer Hookups |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Oven |
| Range | Refrigerator/Freezer |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Yard |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 2042 1st Ave
2042 1st Ave cost $2,400 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment include but are not limited to: hardwood floor and dishwasher. Located at 2042 1st Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA, this unit has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on the average rent price of 3 bedrooms in Tuscaloosa, renting this apartment is 41% more expensive per month.Other available apartments to lease near Tuscaloosa around the same price include but are not limited to: 2922 17th St E #NA
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 2042 1st Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 340 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1.7 miles away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
Address details
| Zip code | 35401 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Tuscaloosa
3-bedroom apartments at 2042 1st Ave cost about 41% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Tuscaloosa
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,600 |
| November 2024 | $1,575 |
| December 2024 | $1,575 |
| January 2025 | $1,561 |
| February 2025 | $1,573 |
| March 2025 | $1,585 |
| April 2025 | $1,648 |
| May 2025 | $1,618 |
| June 2025 | $1,600 |
| July 2025 | $1,575 |
| August 2025 | $1,557 |
| September 2025 | $1,648 |
| October 2025 | $1,716 |
| November 2025 | $1,605 |
| December 2025 | $1,638 |
| January 2026 | $1,601 |
| February 2026 | $1,588 |
| March 2026 | $1,598 |
| April 2026 | $1,641 |
| May 2026 | $1,627 |
| June 2026 | $1,700 |
| July 2026 | $1,695 |
| August 2026 | $1,696 |
| September 2026 | $1,680 |
| October 2026 | $1,697 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 2042 1st Ave?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$96,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $96,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,400.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 5 months ago | $1,900 |
Schools near 2042 1st Ave
University Place Elementary School
2000 first ave
tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
PK, K-5Public
C+
Neighborhood
Getting around Tuscaloosa near 2042 1st Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 2042 1st Ave, Tuscaloosa
Groceries
5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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