What is the average apartment size in Tuscaloosa?

The average size for a Tuscaloosa, AL apartment is 1,014 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Tuscaloosa?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Tuscaloosa is $1,530 per month, a 4.9% increase from last year’s average of $1,459.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Tuscaloosa?

In Tuscaloosa, studios rent for $1,194 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,098 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,306 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,014 per month

What is the average apartment size in Tuscaloosa?

The typical apartment in Tuscaloosa offers about 1,014 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Tuscaloosa?

Studio apartments in Tuscaloosa average 431 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 678 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,040 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,272 sq. ft.

Tuscaloosa, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Tuscaloosa?

The typical rent budget in Tuscaloosa ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Tuscaloosa?

In Tuscaloosa, 55% of households rent while 45% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Tuscaloosa is $1,530, a 4.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,459.

Studio Apartments at $1,194 offer the most budget-friendly option with 431 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 678 square feet for $1,098, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,306 offer 1,040 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,272 sq ft) for $2,014, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Tuscaloosa, AL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,530	1,014 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,194	431 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,098	678 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,306	1,040 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,014	1,272 sq. ft.

Tuscaloosa, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Tuscaloosa, AL have increased by 4.9% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,459 to $1,530.

What's the typical rent budget in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Tuscaloosa, AL (42%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Tuscaloosa, AL?

22,076 or 55% of the households in Tuscaloosa, AL are renter-occupied while 18,117 or 45% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Tuscaloosa City	$1,531

How Tuscaloosa Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Tuscaloosa	$1,530
Birmingham	$1,353
Huntsville	$1,235
Mobile	$1,152
Montgomery	$1,103
Hoover	$1,260
Madison	$1,360
Vestavia Hills	$1,541
Auburn	$1,942
Bessemer	$1,014
Decatur	$950
Homewood	$1,386
Pelham	$1,497
Northport, AL	$1,093
Alabaster, AL	$1,350
Jasper, AL	$1,179
Hueytown, AL	$1,012
Mountain Brook, AL	$2,050
Cottondale, AL	$877
Fairfield, AL	$868

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Tuscaloosa apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.