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Northport-North of River Northport, AL

This laid-back neighborhood offers plenty of outdoor fun

River Outdoor Nature

Northport is a charming neighborhood of Tuscaloosa nestled along the Black Warrior River. Outdoor enthusiasts will revel at the countless parks around the area. Bikers, hikers, and runners will enjoy a visit to Munny Sokol Park, an 11-mile trail system that winds through the neighborhood. Locals hit the green at Sokol Park, which offers renters playgrounds, softball fields, and soccer fields. Towards the south of the park is Ol' Colony Golf Complex, an 18-hole course with 597 acres of lush greenery. Get all your grocery needs met at the Publix Super Market at Northwood Crossings. Delicious cafes, bakeries, and delis line Mcfarland Boulevard North, sure to satisfy every tastebud. Many affordable apartments are available for rent in the laid-back neighborhood of Northport.

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Northport-North of River is $899 for a studio, $1,029 for one bedroom, $1,186 for two bedrooms, and $1,406 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northport-North of River has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 442 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $899/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 746 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,029/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,070 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,186/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,323 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,406/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Hands-On Museum
  • Alabama Museum of Natural History
  • Lake Lurleen State Park
  • University of Alabama Arboretum

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.