Tuscaloosa, AL rental market

What is the average rent in Tuscaloosa, AL?

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Last updated November 6, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,800.

Average rent

$1,800

Month-over-monthMoM change

+$150

Year-over-yearYoY change

+$250

Available rentals

444

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $495 to $8,700.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$5002
$60011
$70014
$80026
$90021
$1,00033
$1,10025
$1,20029
$1,30026
$1,40025
$1,50029
$1,60036
$1,70028
$1,80026
$1,90025
$2,00029
$2,10025
$2,20022
$2,30028
$2,40023
$2,50011
$2,6005
$2,70011
$2,80013
$2,90013
$3,00010
$3,10012
$3,20012
$3,3003
$3,4002
$3,5007
$3,6006
$3,7001
$3,8007
$3,9007
$4,0002
$4,1005
$4,2005
$4,3001
$4,4003
$4,5004
$4,6001
$4,7001
$4,8001
$4,9004
$5,000+11

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $250 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,535$1,515
Feb$1,495$1,595
Mar$1,500$1,550
Apr$1,600$1,600
May$1,500$1,625
Jun$1,546$1,600
Jul$1,516$1,615
Aug$1,500$1,500
Sep$1,500$1,561
Oct$1,650$1,700
Nov$1,555$1,700
Dec$1,500No data

Market temperature

The Tuscaloosa, AL rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

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Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL is 10% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The average rent in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,800.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL is $880 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,090 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,200 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,950 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Tuscaloosa, AL is $3,733 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Tuscaloosa, AL?

Houses in Tuscaloosa, AL rent between $495 - $8,700 with an average rent of $1,800.

8. How has the rent in Tuscaloosa, AL changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Tuscaloosa, AL increased by $250

9. How much has the rent in Tuscaloosa, AL increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Tuscaloosa, AL increased by $150

10. How many available rentals are there in Tuscaloosa, AL?

There are currently 444 rentals available in Tuscaloosa, AL.

11. How do rent prices in Tuscaloosa, AL compare with the national average?

The average rent in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,800 — 9.95% lower the national average of $1,999.

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