Average Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL

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Current Versus Historical Tuscaloosa, AL Rents

Tuscaloosa rentals average $950 for a studio rental to $5,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,875, 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 $292 (18.13%) year-over-year from $1,608 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $467 (-20.14%) year-over-year from $2,317 to $1,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,217 (-29.92%) year-over-year from $4,067 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 144.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 43.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.72% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$10.36	$4,400	$517 (751.61%)	$2,633 (67.09%)
1 BR	$16.71	$1,150	$971 (18.45%)	$988 (16.46%)
2 BR	$12.00	$1,900	$1,608 (18.13%)	$1,058 (79.53%)
3 BR	$14.90	$1,850	$2,317 (-20.14%)	$1,963 (-5.73%)
4+ BR	$22.37	$2,850	$4,067 (-29.92%)	$3,900 (-26.92%)

Historical Rents in Tuscaloosa, AL

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Top Cities Near Tuscaloosa

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Top Neighborhoods Near Tuscaloosa

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Top Counties Near Tuscaloosa

There are a total of 2 counties located by Tuscaloosa, AL. Some of these counties include Jefferson, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,600. 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 $2,100, Tuscaloosa, AL is the most expensive county by Tuscaloosa, AL.

Typically, rent for studios in Tuscaloosa, AL is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Tuscaloosa, AL is 27.48% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Tuscaloosa, AL is 14.15% 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	$1,350	$2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Tuscaloosa

There is one zipcode in or near Tuscaloosa, AL. The average rent for this zipcode is $3,900.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Tuscaloosa, AL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL	$2,225	$1,150	$1,900	$3,900

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 $2,875. 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 $950 and an average price per square feet of $10.36. There are a total of 3 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 $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 Tuscaloosa.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,325 and an average price per square feet of $12.00. There are a total of 28 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 7.52%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, 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 $2,300/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.