Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Tuscaloosa, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Tuscaloosa rent stands today
Tuscaloosa, AL rent rose 8.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying $159 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.8% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Tuscaloosa, AL sits 24.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.
Price ranges
In Tuscaloosa, AL, studios rent for $522/month, 1-bedrooms for $922/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,080/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,695/month and 4+ bedrooms $1,945/month. These figures reflect the range of options across bedroom sizes for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Tuscaloosa
$1,450/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Tuscaloosa is $1,450 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $480 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tuscaloosa
218
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tuscaloosa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tuscaloosa, AL
Average rent prices in Tuscaloosa have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Tuscaloosa, AL
Rent prices in Tuscaloosa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tuscaloosa is $1,054, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,049.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $522 | No Change |  37% | |
1 bedroom | $922 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,080 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $1,945 | No Change | 1% |
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 Tuscaloosa, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,054 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $799 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$522
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$922
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,080
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,945
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
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 Tuscaloosa, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,054
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$799
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
How does rent in Tuscaloosa, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Tuscaloosa and Adamsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Tuscaloosa
25%lower than the national median
39%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tuscaloosa, AL is 22% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,185
2%$1,275
4%$1,142
2%$1,700
10%$1,280
4%$1,150
5%$1,200
24%$1,750
4%$1,747
8%$1,667
4%$1,960
10%$1,900
1%Cost of living in Tuscaloosa, AL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 21% lower |
| Housing | 26% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 11% higher |
Discover rentals in Tuscaloosa, 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
2d ago
3421 Glen Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$695–$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3819 21st St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1460 15th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
5 beds
5 baths
$7,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Tuscaloosa
5 beds
5.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Tuscaloosa
5 beds
5.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Tuscaloosa
5 beds
5.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
5100 5100 36th East Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,049
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
715 Dogwood Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,049–$1,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5140 36th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2 beds
2 baths
$1,139
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1105 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1 bed
1 bath
$919
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1105 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1 bed
1 bath
$919
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
5100 5100 36th East Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,049
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
715 Dogwood Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,049–$1,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5140 36th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2 beds
2 baths
$1,139
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
5100 5100 36th East Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,049
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
715 Dogwood Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,049–$1,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5140 36th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2 beds
2 baths
$1,139
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1105 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1 bed
1 bath
$919
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Tuscaloosa, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Tuscaloosa rental market.
How much is rent in Tuscaloosa?
The average rent in Tuscaloosa is $1,450 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tuscaloosa?
Average rent prices in Tuscaloosa have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Tuscaloosa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tuscaloosa is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $480 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 $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Tuscaloosa?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa average around $950/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,130/month.
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).