Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Tuscaloosa, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Tuscaloosa rent stands today
Tuscaloosa, AL rent rose 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters are paying $81 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Tuscaloosa sits 25.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 252 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Tuscaloosa rent for $550/month, 1-bedrooms for $900/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,080/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,885/month.
What you'll pay
Houses have a median rent of $1,658/month, while apartments sit at $1,095/month, showing distinct price tiers for renters in Tuscaloosa. This split reflects variation between property types in the local market.
Median rent
Median rent in Tuscaloosa
$1,450/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Tuscaloosa is $1,450 per month as of June 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
252
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tuscaloosa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tuscaloosa, AL
Average rent prices in Tuscaloosa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,657. 1-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,049.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $550 | 3% |  36% | |
1 bedroom | $899 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,080 | 4% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,885 | 2% | 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 | $1,095 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,657 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $799 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$550
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
36%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,080
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,885
Last 30 days
2%
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
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,657
Last 30 days
No Change
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
26%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tuscaloosa, AL is 20% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,212
6%$1,200
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3%$1,785
1%$1,297
1%$1,036
12%$1,125
77%$1,800
9%$1,695
5%$1,550
1%$2,002
8%$1,505
20%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
5d+ ago
8 Brookhaven Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2231 Forest Lake Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$525–$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tuscaloosa
4218 4th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1 bed
1 bath
$565
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tuscaloosa
3218 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
3 beds
3 baths
$625–$1,875
Apartment for rent
21h 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
2d ago
Verified
715 Dogwood Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,199
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5100 5100 36th East Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1–4 beds
1 bath
$839–$1,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5140 36th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2 beds
2 baths
$1,129
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1105 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1 bed
1 bath
$889
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5100 5100 36th East Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1–4 beds
1 bath
$839–$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1105 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1 bed
1 bath
$889
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1761 Commons North Loop, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,342–$4,894
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,515
House for rent
Available Jul 21
2d ago
Verified
715 Dogwood Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,199
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5100 5100 36th East Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1–4 beds
1 bath
$839–$1,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5140 36th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
2 beds
2 baths
$1,129
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1105 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
1 bed
1 bath
$889
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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tuscaloosa?
Average rent prices in Tuscaloosa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $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?
Tuscaloosa's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $930 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's rental inventory.
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).