Tuscaloosa, AL Rent History

118 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,433
1-year change
-1.1%
$-16/mo
5-year change
+31.5%
$343/mo
10-year change
+58.0%
$526/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Tuscaloosa

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$907/mo0.0%
2017$931/mo+2.6%+2.6%
2018$962/mo+3.3%+6.1%
2019$1,015/mo+5.5%+11.9%
2020$1,039/mo+2.4%+14.6%
2021$1,070/mo+3.0%+18.0%
2022$1,201/mo+12.2%+32.4%
2023$1,279/mo+6.5%+41.0%
2024$1,346/mo+5.2%+48.4%
2025$1,433/mo+6.5%+58.0%
2026$1,466/mo+2.3%+61.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Tuscaloosa changed since 2016?

Median rent in Tuscaloosa, AL was $907 in 2016-09 and is $1,433 as of 2026-06 — a change of $526 per month over 10 years.

How much has Tuscaloosa rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Tuscaloosa, AL has changed +31.5% ($343 per month). The current median is $1,433.

What has rent in Tuscaloosa done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Tuscaloosa, AL has changed +58.0% ($526 per month). It is now $1,433.

Is rent in Tuscaloosa going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Tuscaloosa, AL has decreased -1.1% ($-16/mo). Current median: $1,433.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.