Rental GuideTuscaloosa, AL

Tuscaloosa rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,395

Year Over Year Change

$135

Rentals available, last 30 days

293

Rent ranges for Tuscaloosa apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

29%

$751 - $1,500

50%

$0 - $750

29%

50%

How has rent in Tuscaloosa, AL changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Tuscaloosa, AL, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,395, which is a 9.1% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa, AL is about $975. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,092, and studios are about $950 per month.

See more Tuscaloosa, AL rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Tuscaloosa, AL?

schools

19,377

students

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Who lives in Tuscaloosa, AL?

Gender

48% Male

52% Female

Age Range

0-19

27%

20-34

28%

35-44

10%

45-64

19%

65+

13%

Language

English

93%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

High School

45%

Bachelor's

28%

Master's

10%

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Tuscaloosa, AL?

Families

33% Families

67% Single

Property

52% Renters

48% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

30%

25-50k

23%

50-75k

15%

75-100k

100-150k

12%

150k+

How do residents get around Tuscaloosa, AL?

Tuscaloosa locals spend about 19 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Tuscaloosa is through Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 183.88 miles away.

Walking

5/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

5/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

9/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

0/10

FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Scores for Tuscaloosa are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

What is the cost of living in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The overall cost of living in Tuscaloosa, AL is 9% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Tuscaloosa you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost less. Eggs run about $3.05 per carton, and milk $4.61. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $118.08 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.