Union Tuscaloosa
1214 Paul W Bryant Dr,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
$1,332 - $1,842 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 5 Beds | 11 Month Lease
Area Guide
The Strip Tuscaloosa, AL
A vibrant entertainment district with a rich history
College Town
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Entertainment
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Restaurants
Perfect for college students and renters who love a bit of character, The Strip is a Tuscaloosa entertainment district that’s been entertaining residents of the city and Alabama for decades. Just east of the city center, The Strip holds a number of popular bars and restaurants in the span of less than half a mile. The Houndstooth, Rounders, and Buffalo Phil’s are just a few of the standout spots in this buzzing locale.
There’s shopping too. Grocery stores and vintage shops all neighbor the popular restaurants on University Blvd., making running errands an easy task.
As you move off of University Blvd. and back into the residential areas of The Strip you’ll find charming Craftsman homes and bungalows on elevated lots. The area neighbors the Crimson Tide’s stadium and is just a few minutes’ walk away from Queen City Park and the riverfront.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in The Strip is $707 for one bedroom, and $902 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in The Strip has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
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1 BR
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593 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$707/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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340 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$902/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly The Strip - Tuscaloosa, AL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
The Strip - Tuscaloosa, AL offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in The Strip - Tuscaloosa, AL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Alabama Museum of Natural History
- Children's Hands-On Museum
- University of Alabama Arboretum
- Lake Lurleen State Park
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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 February 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.