Average Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL
6 apartment buildings, 21 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,436/mo
market average
Cheapest
$625/mo
Beeker Properties
Properties
6
tracked daily
Units
21
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Tuscaloosa, AL Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Beeker Properties
3609 34th Ave Apt 85, Northport, AL 35473, USA
District Lofts
919 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
The Gates At South Bend
3831 3rd E Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA
Wright Hurd Properties
1418 Greensboro Ave B, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
PURE Property Management of Alabama
2110 McFarland Blvd E Suite H, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
Rumsey Properties
1407 10th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beeker Properties 3609 34th Ave Apt 85, Northport, AL 35473, USA | $625 | $1,063 | $0.98 | 4.1 (58) | 6 |
| 2 | District Lofts 919 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA | $1,009 | $1,439 | -- | 4.5 (85) | 4 |
| 3 | The Gates At South Bend 3831 3rd E Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA | $1,315 | $1,460 | $1.25 | 4.7 (99) | 5 |
| 4 | Wright Hurd Properties 1418 Greensboro Ave B, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA | $1,400 | $1,900 | -- | 4.2 (18) | 2 |
| 5 | PURE Property Management of Alabama 2110 McFarland Blvd E Suite H, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA | $1,485 | $1,868 | $1.16 | 4.2 (225) | 2 |
| 6 | Rumsey Properties 1407 10th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA | $1,600 | $1,600 | $0.86 | 3.8 (48) | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Beeker Properties
4.1 (58)3609 34th Ave Apt 85, Northport, AL 35473, USA
District Lofts
4.5 (85)919 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
The Gates At South Bend
4.7 (99)3831 3rd E Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA
Wright Hurd Properties
4.2 (18)1418 Greensboro Ave B, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
PURE Property Management of Alabama
4.2 (225)2110 McFarland Blvd E Suite H, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
Rumsey Properties
3.8 (48)1407 10th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
Tuscaloosa, AL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,436 per month, based on 21 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $625 at Beeker Properties to $1,600 at Rumsey Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,343/mo | $625/mo | 4 |
| 2 Bed | $1,206/mo | $750/mo | 9 |
| 3 Bed | $1,790/mo | $1,485/mo | 6 |
| 4 Bed | $1,600/mo | $1,600/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Tuscaloosa, AL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Tuscaloosa, AL averages $1,343/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,206/mo. At the local median household income of $48,536, that works out to 36% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Tuscaloosa, AL at $1,005/mo. The current tracked market average runs 43% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Tuscaloosa, AL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$57,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,436/mo.
Comfortable income
$69,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($625/mo), you need to earn at least $25,000/year.
Median household income in Tuscaloosa, AL is $48,536 , about 30% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Tuscaloosa, AL
Overall prices in Tuscaloosa, AL runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Tuscaloosa, AL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,436 |
| Utilities | $272 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $647 |
| Healthcare | $316 |
| Other goods and services | $505 |
| Estimated total | $3,687/mo |
Population
107,699
Median household income
$48,536
Census median rent
$1,005/mo
Rent as % of income
34.5%
Median age
28.2
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Alabama
How Tuscaloosa, AL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Tuscaloosa, AL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | $1,655 | +15% | 21 |
| Montgomery, AL | $1,406 | -2% | 16 |
| Mobile, AL | $1,274 | -11% | 14 |
| Hoover, AL | $1,882 | +31% | 13 |
| Birmingham, AL | $1,651 | +15% | 12 |
| Madison, AL | $1,324 | -8% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The average rent in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,436 per month, based on 21 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The lowest available rent in Tuscaloosa, AL starts at $625 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?
1-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa, AL average $1,343/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $625/mo across 4 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?
2-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa, AL average $1,206/mo. Units start from $750/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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