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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
University of Alabama, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Tuscaloosa
$1,400/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Tuscaloosa is $1,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tuscaloosa
253
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tuscaloosa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of Alabama, AL
Average rent prices in Tuscaloosa have increased by 12% 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
University of Alabama, AL
Rent prices in Tuscaloosa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tuscaloosa is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,745. 1-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,059.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $550 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $980 | - |  6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,075 | - | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,702 | - | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,270 | - | 33% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Alabama, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,745 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $774 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$550
1 bedroom
Average rent
$980
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,702
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,270
Last year
33%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Alabama, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Houses
Average rent
$1,745
Rooms
Average rent
$774
The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Alabama, 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 University of Alabama, AL
3d ago
8 Brookhaven Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2231 Forest Lake Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$525–$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Tuscaloosa
2920 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
408 29th Pl, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
975 15th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
5 beds
5 baths
$8,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tuscaloosa
1460R 15th Ave #102, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
5 beds
5.5 baths
$8,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
501 Wesley Pl, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
5 beds
5 baths
$7,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
497 Wesley Pl, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
5 beds
5 baths
$7,250
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
5100 5100 36th East Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,049
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1105 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1 bed
1 bath
$919
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5140 36th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2 beds
2 baths
$1,139
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
715 Dogwood Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,049
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
5100 5100 36th East Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,049
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
715 Dogwood Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,049
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1761 Commons North Loop, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,229–$6,854
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1105 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1 bed
1 bath
$919
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
5100 5100 36th East Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,049
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1105 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1 bed
1 bath
$919
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5140 36th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2 beds
2 baths
$1,139
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
715 Dogwood Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,049
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University of Alabama, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Tuscaloosa rental market.
How much is rent in Tuscaloosa?
The average rent in Tuscaloosa is $1,400 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tuscaloosa?
Average rent prices in Tuscaloosa have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Tuscaloosa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tuscaloosa is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $56,000/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).