What is the average apartment size in Tuscaloosa City?

The average size for a Tuscaloosa City, AL apartment is 1,010 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 City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Tuscaloosa City is $1,534 per month, a 4.79% increase from last year’s average of $1,464.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Tuscaloosa City?

In Tuscaloosa City, studios rent for $1,130 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,059 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,307 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,104 per month

What is the average apartment size in Tuscaloosa City?

The typical apartment in Tuscaloosa City offers about 1,010 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 City?

Studio apartments in Tuscaloosa City average 431 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 675 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,038 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,268 sq. ft.

Tuscaloosa City, AL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Tuscaloosa City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Tuscaloosa City?

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

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Tuscaloosa City is $1,534, a 4.79% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,464.

Studio Apartments at $1,130 offer the most budget-friendly option with 431 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 675 square feet for $1,059, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,307 offer 1,038 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,268 sq ft) for $2,104, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Tuscaloosa City, AL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,534	1,010 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,130	431 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,059	675 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,307	1,038 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,104	1,268 sq. ft.

Tuscaloosa City, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Tuscaloosa City, AL have increased by 4.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,464 to $1,534.

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

The largest share of rentals in Tuscaloosa City, AL (41%) 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 City, AL?

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

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How Tuscaloosa City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Tuscaloosa City	$1,534
Vestavia Hills	$1,574
Hoover	$1,249
Birmingham	$1,354
Madison	$1,366
Huntsville	$1,251
Mobile	$1,154
Montgomery	$1,108
Tuscaloosa	$1,533
Auburn	$1,852
Homewood, AL	$1,383
Pelham, AL	$1,574
Bessemer, AL	$1,099
Northport, AL	$1,085

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 City 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.