Lofts at City Center
1345 10th Ave E,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
$495 - $1,370 Total Monthly Price
2-4 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Tuscaloosa, AL
What is the average rent in Tuscaloosa, AL?
$989/month
Average Rent
693 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Tuscaloosa, AL is $989 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Tuscaloosa more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Tuscaloosa, you can expect to pay about $867 per month for a studio, $989 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,152 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,391 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Tuscaloosa, AL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $8 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Tuscaloosa, AL
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
17%
Below $700/month
37%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa?
Based on current rent prices, Skyland-McFarland, Sutton Place and West 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, Riverfront, Cedar Crest and Downtown 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 $989, you’ll want to make about $3,296 per month or $39,552 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 $867 - $1,391. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 11.3% 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.
Studio
$790/month
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One Bedroom
$906/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,044/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,225/month
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Core Spaces
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.