Average Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL

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Current Versus Historical Tuscaloosa, AL Rents

Tuscaloosa rentals average $895 for a studio rental to $1,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,450, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $445 (890.00%) year-over-year from $50 to $495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $79 (-7.88%) year-over-year from $1,004 to $925. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $270 (-21.04%) year-over-year from $1,282 to $1,012. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $404 (-19.56%) year-over-year from $2,067 to $1,663. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $971 (-32.41%) year-over-year from $2,996 to $2,025. 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 down by 49.06% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.97% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 31.93% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$18.80	$495	$50 (890.00%)	$1,592 (-68.90%)
1 BR	$18.97	$925	$1,004 (-7.88%)	$873 (6.02%)
2 BR	$15.42	$1,012	$1,282 (-21.04%)	$1,054 (-4.00%)
3 BR	$15.23	$1,663	$2,067 (-19.56%)	$1,828 (-9.03%)
4+ BR	$15.03	$2,025	$2,996 (-32.41%)	$2,750 (-26.36%)

Historical Rents in Tuscaloosa, AL

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Top Cities Near Tuscaloosa

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Tuscaloosa. The average rent in Tuscaloosa is currently $1,699 per month. Our records show that Birmingham, AL, with an average rent of $1,699, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Tuscaloosa, AL is Birmingham, AL. Monthly rents here are on average $1,699 per month.

Let's compare Tuscaloosa, AL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Tuscaloosa, AL is 89.83% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 117.14% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Tuscaloosa, AL are about 6.33% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.54% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Tuscaloosa, AL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Birmingham, AL	$1,699	$1,900	$925	$1,699

Top Neighborhoods Near Tuscaloosa

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Tuscaloosa

There are a total of 2 counties located by Tuscaloosa, AL. Some of these counties include Tuscaloosa, AL and Jefferson, AL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,463. That's roughly around $13 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Tuscaloosa, AL. Its average rent per month is $1,450. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,475, Jefferson, AL is the most expensive county by Tuscaloosa, AL.

Typically, rent for studios in Tuscaloosa, AL is 64.75% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Tuscaloosa, AL is 60.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Tuscaloosa, AL is 7.59% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tuscaloosa, AL	$1,250	$875	$1,000	$1,450
Jefferson, AL	$1,699	$1,928	$825	$1,475

Top Zipcodes Near Tuscaloosa

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Tuscaloosa Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The average monthly rental price for Tuscaloosa, AL apartments for rent is approximately $1,450. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa, AL.

How much is a studio apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $895 and an average price per square feet of $18.80. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Tuscaloosa.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $875 and an average price per square feet of $18.97. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tuscaloosa.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $988 and an average price per square feet of $15.42. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tuscaloosa.

How have rent prices in Tuscaloosa, AL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Tuscaloosa, AL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 8.90%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Tuscaloosa, AL?

A reasonable rent price in Tuscaloosa, AL is around $1,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.