Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Shelton State Community College, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Tuscaloosa

$1,350/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tuscaloosa is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tuscaloosa

221

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tuscaloosa rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Shelton State Community College, AL

Average rent prices in Tuscaloosa have increased by 21% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Shelton State Community College, AL

Rent prices in Tuscaloosa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tuscaloosa is $1,049, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa run $949 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$522

-

-

1 bedroom

$937

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,037

-

2%

3 bedroom

$1,750

-

18%

4 bedroom

$2,000

-

16%

Studio

Average rent

$522

1 bedroom

Average rent

$937

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,037

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shelton State Community College, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Shelton State Community College, AL

Affordable Living|Prime Location|$500/per bedroom - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.5

Good

Affordable Living|Prime Location|$500/per bedroom

8 Brookhaven Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

4 beds

2 baths

$500

Apartment for rent

2231 Forest Lake Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

2231 Forest Lake Dr

2231 Forest Lake Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$525–$750

Apartment for rent

3218 Veterans Memorial Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tuscaloosa

3-Bed/3-Bath Condo - Traditions - MOVE IN FALL 2026!

3218 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

3 beds

3 baths

$625–$1,875

Apartment for rent

CapriVilla - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

CapriVilla

3421 Glen Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$1,000

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Shelton State Community College, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Tuscaloosa rental market.

How much is rent in Tuscaloosa?

The average rent in Tuscaloosa is $1,350 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tuscaloosa?

Average rent prices in Tuscaloosa have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Tuscaloosa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tuscaloosa is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tuscaloosa?

To comfortably afford rent in Tuscaloosa, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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