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Rents in Tuscaloosa are $22 above the Tuscaloosa County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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3925 Rice Mine Rd NE, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
College City Realty is a Tuscaloosa brokerage that manages rental homes, condos and student housing for investors and also helps clients buy and sell residential real estate in the area.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention helpful, friendly staff, quick responses and fast fixes, including for student rentals.
H A Edwards Inc. Real Estate is a family-owned Tuscaloosa business, active since 1921, that manages rental homes and HOAs, with market analysis, tenant screening, rent collection, inspections and financial reporting.
In their words: “We thoroughly vet all potential tenants in order to ensure that you have reliable, responsible renters living in your property.”
2110 McFarland Blvd E Ste H, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
PURE HomeRiver Property Management of Alabama has served the Greater Tuscaloosa area since 2011, managing single-family rental homes for owners and investors with rental analysis and leasing.
In their words: “When something needs attention, we respond quickly with clear communication and real solutions.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention professional, responsive and friendly staff who answer questions promptly.
3064 Palisades Ct, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Audel Management Company is a Tuscaloosa company that manages apartment communities in Tuscaloosa and Biloxi, Mississippi, handling leasing, resident relations, maintenance coordination and marketing.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick maintenance after work orders, easy online rent payment and a straightforward leasing process.
1313 22nd Ave Ste 2833, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
Dedicated Management is a property management listing with an office in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Details about the rental properties it manages and its services are not listed.
1120 Queen City Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Pritchett-Moore Property Management, established in 1934, is a Tuscaloosa company that manages apartments, condos, single-family homes, student housing, commercial property and HOAs across West Alabama, alongside real estate sales.
1601 Hackberry Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Red Elephant Rentals is a Tuscaloosa company that leases and manages student housing, houses and apartments, with an online portal for residents.
Holetah Properties is a Tuscaloosa company that has rented affordable single-family homes and apartments since 2015 in Tuscaloosa, Sumter and Jefferson counties, and owns the properties it manages.
2620 11th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Ard is a property management company with an office in Tuscaloosa that manages apartment communities, including locations in Grove Hill, and handles maintenance for residents.
1200 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Sealy Management Co is a Tuscaloosa company that manages apartment communities, handling leasing, lease renewals, office services and maintenance for the residents who live there.
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Rents in Tuscaloosa are $22 above the Tuscaloosa County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$81 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Tuscaloosa's typical asking rent is $22 (1.3%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Tuscaloosa is number 1 of 2 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
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Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in May, June and August, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 10 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $1,701 | +5.0% | 10 |
| Hoover | $1,319 | +1.9% | 5 |
| Birmingham | $1,305 | +2.8% | 36 |
| Prattville | $1,700 | +6.7% | 6 |
| Montgomery | $1,305 | +2.4% | 17 |
| Decatur | $1,042 | +2.1% | 3 |
| Florence | $1,202 | +3.2% | 4 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Tuscaloosa, AL HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Zillow's typical asking rent in Tuscaloosa is $1,701 (September 2026); +5.0% over the past year and +33.5% over five years. About 57.1% of homes in Tuscaloosa are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.4% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 10 property management companies in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Tuscaloosa was $1,701 a month in September 2026, +5.0% on a year earlier.
Over the 10 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in May, June and August. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
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