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Average Rent in Tuscaloosa 35401 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Tuscaloosa 35401, Tuscaloosa, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,582/mo
Lowest Available
$1,539/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
3
available now
Tuscaloosa 35401 vs Tuscaloosa, AL Average
Tuscaloosa 35401 is more expensive the Tuscaloosa, AL average by $146/mo (10%). The citywide average is $1,436/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Tuscaloosa 35401?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Tuscaloosa 35401 is $1,582 per month across 1 apartment community and 3 available units.
The most affordable option is District Lofts starting at $1,539/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,582/mo.
Prices range from $1,539 to $1,659 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Tuscaloosa 35401
Rent Prices by Apartment in Tuscaloosa 35401
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Lofts | $1,539/mo | $1,582/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Tuscaloosa 35401 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Tuscaloosa 35401
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$63,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,582/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,539/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.
Median household income in Tuscaloosa 35401 is $48,536 , about 36% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Tuscaloosa 35401
Overall prices in Tuscaloosa 35401 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 35401's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,582 |
| Utilities | $272 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $647 |
| Healthcare | $316 |
| Other goods and services | $505 |
| Estimated total | $3,833/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.
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