Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Tuscaloosa, AL

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,450. This is -24%, or $451, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,450

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

290

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,450. This is -24%, or $451, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
50%
31%
6%
7%
$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 increased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL costs about $949 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,019. Houses for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$914

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,092

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,595

5%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,912

17%

2%

Studio

$1,024

21%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,024

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$914

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,092

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,912

Last 30 days

17%

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$1,450
decreased by24%

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 21% 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

Apartments for rent in Alabaster

Discover rentals in Tuscaloosa, AL

Flex Studio Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.4

Very good

Flex Studio Apartments

3600 Albright Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

1 bed

1 bath

$495

Apartment for rent

2231 Forest Lake Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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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3218 Veterans Memorial Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tuscaloosa

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3218 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

3 beds

3 baths

$625

Apartment for rent

302 Reed Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

302 Reed Street

302 Reed St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

1–2 beds

1 bath

$725–$775

Apartment for rent

2118 Jemison Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

2118 Jemison Avenue

2118 Jemison Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

120 15th St E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tuscaloosa

120 15th St E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

2 beds

2 baths

$785–$825

Apartment for rent

Stones Throw Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Stones Throw Apartments

529 19th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

600 13th St E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tuscaloosa

600 13th St E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

3 beds

3 baths

$800

Apartment for rent