Average Rent in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL

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Current Versus Historical 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL Rents

35401 rentals average $2,225 for a studio rental to $5,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,600, or roughly $15 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $3,883 (751.61%) year-over-year from $517 to $4,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $179 (18.45%) year-over-year from $971 to $1,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (4.59%) year-over-year from $1,817 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $933 (39.44%) year-over-year from $2,367 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,450 (-33.72%) year-over-year from $4,300 to $2,850. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 193.33% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.99% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 23.32% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $4,400 $517 (751.61%) $2,633 (67.09%)
1 BR $16.71 $1,150 $971 (18.45%) $988 (16.46%)
2 BR $14.16 $1,900 $1,817 (4.59%) $1,145 (65.94%)
3 BR $15.00 $3,300 $2,367 (39.44%) $2,150 (53.49%)
4+ BR $28.78 $2,850 $4,300 (-33.72%) $3,983 (-28.45%)

Historical Rents in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL

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Top Cities Near 35401

There are a total of 1 cities nearby 35401. The average rent in 35401 is currently $2,400 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Tuscaloosa, AL, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL is Tuscaloosa, AL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL is 57.30% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL are about 29.73% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.83% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Tuscaloosa, AL $950 $1,150 $1,300 $2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near 35401



Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near 35401

There are a total of 2 counties located by 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL. Some of these counties include Jefferson, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,550. That's roughly around $13 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Jefferson, AL. Its average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,000, Tuscaloosa, AL is the most expensive county by 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL.

Typically, rent for studios in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL is 78.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL is 27.48% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL is 39.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jefferson, AL N/A $1,782 $925 $1,100
Tuscaloosa, AL $950 $1,150 $1,325 $2,000

Top Zipcodes Near 35401



Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Frequently Asked Questions - 35401 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The average monthly rental price for 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL apartments for rent is approximately $3,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL.
How much is a studio apartment in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,225. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 35401.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $16.71. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 35401.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $14.16. There are a total of 18 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 35401.
How have rent prices in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 7.52%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.39% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL?
A reasonable rent price in 35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL is around $2,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.