Apartments in Tuscaloosa

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$440 - 950
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5621 Alabama Hwy 69 S Tuscaloosa, AL
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$1,079
4600 Doris Pate Dr Tuscaloosa, AL
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$809 - 1,758
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534 7Th Ave Ne, Tuscaloosa, AL
1 - 3 BR | Aug. 15, 2024
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$750 - 1,910
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2330 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL
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$3,700
Tuscaloosa, AL
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$1,675
Tuscaloosa, AL
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,695
Tuscaloosa, AL
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,015
Tuscaloosa, AL
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,750
Tuscaloosa, AL
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,775
Tuscaloosa, AL
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,500
Tuscaloosa, AL
2 BR | Aug. 9, 2024
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$1,950
Tuscaloosa, AL
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$5,200
Tuscaloosa, AL
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$1,950
Tuscaloosa, AL
3 BR | Aug. 2, 2024
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41
$1,195 - 1,325
2330 University Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$1,085 - 1,225
5050 Cypress Creek Ave Tuscaloosa, AL
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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11
$1,650
Tuscaloosa, AL
3 BR | Available Now
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$650
Tuscaloosa, AL
1 BR | Available Now
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11
$900
Tuscaloosa, AL
1 BR | Jun. 7, 2024
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31
$2,800
Tuscaloosa, AL
3 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
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29
$1,995
Tuscaloosa, AL
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
Tuscalossa, AL
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,800
Tuscaloosa, AL
4 BR | Available Now
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18
$1,800
Tuscaloosa, AL
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,645
Tuscaloosa, AL
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,995
Tuscaloosa, AL
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$820 - 1,080
4801 Cypress Creek Ave Tuscaloosa, AL
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15
$950 - 975
Tuscaloosa, AL
1 BR | Aug. 2, 2024
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$945 - 1,225
5001 Cypress Creek Ave Tuscaloosa, AL
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$1,700
Tuscaloosa, AL
2 BR | Aug. 2, 2024
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tuscaloosa?

Tuscaloosa Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,200 $740 - $4,100
1BR $800 $580 - $1,500
2BR $1,000 $730 - $1,960
3BR $1,700 $1,070 - $2,550
4+BR $2,090 $750 - $5,000

Find a Tuscaloosa Apartment

Tuscaloosa is a bustling hub within western Alabama. The metropolitan area has a population of more than 230,000, but the city proper comes in at a more modest 95,000. It is a center for business, banking and healthcare within West Alabama.

Tuscaloosa is perhaps most famous for the University of Alabama. The athletic program at the University has long been recognized as one of the most successful in the country, and the support of the Crimson Tide football team is fervent throughout the area. The University is also a primary driver of the local economy. It functions as an important employer, and draws a massive student population to the city that supports the economy at large.

When to Search

The best time to start looking for an apartment in Tuscaloosa is April. This is when the students who are moving out will start giving notice to their landlords that they are leaving. Your search may carry you into the summer months, but by starting early you're giving yourself enough time to find a place.

Staying in the Know

Tuscaloosa is a large enough city that you need to consider where you're shopping when looking for an apartment. If you can't find an apartment that is within walking distance of your primary destinations, check to make sure there is a transit stop nearby. This will make the whole city easily accessible even when you first roll into town.

Life in Tuscaloosa

Transportation

Most people in Tuscaloosa use their cars to get around. The Tuscaloosa Transit Authority operates a transit trolley system that can prove practical for people who travel between destinations in the busier sections of town. Parking is ample in the city, so if you have a car it is a practical primary means of transportation.

Where to play

History is celebrated in Tuscaloosa. Just south of town is the Moundville Archaeological Park, and the University is home to the Alabama Museum of Natural History. Without a doubt though, the most quintessential event to attend in Tuscaloosa is a Crimson Tide game. Show up early on the quad to get the total game day experience. For one of the best sports bars in the country, the Houndstooth is not to be missed.

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Tuscaloosa:
April Rent Report

Welcome to the April 2024 Tuscaloosa Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 2024 key findings and figures for the Tuscaloosa rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Tuscaloosa and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Tuscaloosa average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Tuscaloosa Rent Prices Decrease From March to April

Tuscaloosa rent prices decreased over the last month. From March to April, the city experienced a -2.74% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Tuscaloosa one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,135.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from March to April, Tuscaloosa experienced a -4.76% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Tuscaloosa two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,441.0.

April Prices: Tuscaloosa vs. Surrounding Areas

Tuscaloosa, AL
Northport, AL
$1,167
$876
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Rent Prices in Tuscaloosa and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Tuscaloosa over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Tuscaloosa suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 1 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Tuscaloosa suburbs

  • Rent decreased in Northport, AL.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Tuscaloosa.

April 2024 Pricing Trends: Tuscaloosa vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Tuscaloosa, AL
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,994
$3,038
$2,355
$2,347
$1,893
$1,300
$1,264
$1,167
$1,145
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$1,300
$2,600
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$5,200
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Tuscaloosa Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Tuscaloosa over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Tuscaloosa average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Tuscaloosa one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Tuscaloosa and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Tuscaloosa and suburbs

1 BR April 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR April 2 BR M/M % Change
Tuscaloosa, AL $1,167.0 7.16% $1,513.0 0.80%
Northport, AL $876.0 -0.79% $993.0 1.33%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.