The Mosaic at Tuscaloosa
800 31st St,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Rental Market Trends in Tuscaloosa, AL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,003/month.
Rent in Tuscaloosa is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,003/month
Average Rent
691 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.9%
Change / Year
744
Available Apartments
Tuscaloosa rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Tuscaloosa average $922 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa average $1,003 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa average $1,177 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa average $1,435 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Tuscaloosa, AL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $29 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Tuscaloosa, AL
September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
14%
Below $700/month
38%
$700 - $1,000/month
34%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa?
Based on current rent prices, Skyland-McFarland, West Tuscaloosa and East Tuscaloosa are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Tuscaloosa, East Tuscaloosa and West Tuscaloosa are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa.
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Which Tuscaloosa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa with the most apartments available are Skyland-McFarland, East Tuscaloosa and West Tuscaloosa .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Because the average rent in Tuscaloosa is $1,003, you’ll want to make about $3,343 per month or $40,116 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, AL is 11.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tuscaloosa is 26.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $922 - $1,435. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 10.6% more for utilities, and 10.8% less for transportation.
How does Tuscaloosa, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Tuscaloosa, AL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Tuscaloosa Area GuideStudio
$884/month
$1,124/month
One Bedroom
$946/month
$1,597/month
Two Bedroom
$1,089/month
$2,164/month
Three Bedroom
$1,292/month
$2,569/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Tuscaloosa?
The average rent in Tuscaloosa is $1,003 per month, which is 39.8% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Tuscaloosa?
The average rent for a house in Tuscaloosa, AL is $1,716 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Tuscaloosa?
Rents in Tuscaloosa, AL are increasing, with prices up 2.9% year-over-year and $29 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Tuscaloosa?
In Tuscaloosa, AL, 38% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.