Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
Tuscaloosa, AL

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, 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.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

261

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, 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.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
50%
26%
9%
8%
$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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL costs about $950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,235. Houses for rent in Tuscaloosa, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$952

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,244

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,649

1%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

26%

Studio

$1,139

11%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,139

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$952

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,244

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,649

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

26%

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$1,155
decreased by39%

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

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

Flex Studio Apartments

3600 Albright Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

1 bed

1 bath

$495

Apartment for rent

2231 Forest Lake Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

2231 Forest Lake Dr

2231 Forest Lake Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$525–$750

Apartment for rent

3218 Veterans Memorial Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tuscaloosa

3 Bed/3 Bath Condo - Traditions - AVAILABLE NOW

3218 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

3 beds

3 baths

$625

Apartment for rent

Meadowbrook Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Meadowbrook Apartments

603 Hargrove Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

1–2 beds

1 bath

$650–$725

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

YF24-Eastwood

1717 Hackberry Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

630 5th Street NE - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7

Very good

630 5th Street NE

630 5th St Ne, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

2118 Jemison Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

2118 Jemison Avenue

2118 Jemison Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent