Apartment List puts Tuscaloosa’s overall median rent at $1,267 a month in October 2026, up 7.3% on a year earlier, and the University of Alabama budgets $10,000 for on-campus housing in 2026–27. This is a short guide: I could not find Alabama’s residence hall prices.
Details come from Apartment List and the University of Alabama’s cost page (last updated July 2026), checked on 23 October 2026. Alabama’s budget is an estimate for a full-time dependent undergraduate, not a room price. Apartment List’s page gave only an overall median, which covers all unit types, not single rooms, and a 7.3% rise is large enough that I would treat it with caution.
University of Alabama on-campus budget, 2026–27
| Category | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Housing | $10,000 |
| Food | $5,478 |
The same amounts apply to in-state and out-of-state students. For actual rates, check Housing and Residential Communities and Bama Dining.
Private rental in Tuscaloosa
Apartment List reports an overall median of $1,267 a month. I have no verified one-bedroom, two-bedroom or single-room figure.
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in Tuscaloosa
What is the median rent in Tuscaloosa?
$1,267 a month overall in October 2026, according to Apartment List.
How much does University of Alabama housing cost?
The university budgets $10,000 for on-campus housing in 2026–27. I could not verify individual hall rates.
Comparing Deep South options? See our guides to student accommodation in Auburn, Baton Rouge and Atlanta, or browse all US student accommodation guides.
Sources
All checked 23 October 2026.
