Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Tuscaloosa, AL

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

304

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
50%
29%
6%
6%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Tuscaloosa, AL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Tuscaloosa, AL have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Tuscaloosa, AL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,124. A 1-bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL costs about $1,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,023. Houses for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,595.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,000

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,099

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,600

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,995

6%

2%

Studio

$950

4%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Tuscaloosa, 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.

Compare rent prices in Tuscaloosa, AL to other cities

Median rent prices in Tuscaloosa, AL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Adamsville, AL.

Tuscaloosa

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tuscaloosa, AL is 17% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.

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Cost of living in
Tuscaloosa, AL

The overall cost of living in Tuscaloosa, AL is 9% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

5% lower

Groceries

2% lower

Health

22% lower

Housing

23% lower

Transportation

9% lower

Utilities

12% higher

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Flex Studio Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

Flex Studio Apartments

3600 Albright Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

1 bed

1 bath

$495

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2231 Forest Lake Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

2231 Forest Lake Dr

2231 Forest Lake Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$525–$750

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5d+ ago

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3218 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

3 beds

3 baths

$625

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3218 Veterans Memorial Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3218 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

2 beds

2 baths

$650

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1901 5th Ave E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tuscaloosa

1901 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

3 beds

3 baths

$675

Apartment for rent

YF24-Eastwood - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

YF24-Eastwood

1717 Hackberry Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

CapriVilla - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

CapriVilla

3421 Glen Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

West Highland - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

West Highland

3819 21st St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent