Downtown Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa, AL

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Downtown Tuscaloosa - Tuscaloosa, AL

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Long regarded as the heart of Tuscaloosa, downtown epitomizes the best of what Alabama has to offer. Because it blends business and pleasure so well, downtown remains one of the most sought-after apartment rental locations in the city. Residents who don't work in the neighborhood find it easy to commute. Lurleen B. Wallace Boulevard bisects the neighborhood, making it easy to get across the river or out of the city altogether.

Several parks and a scenic river view make Downtown simply beautiful. The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, located next to Interstate 359, regularly plays host to popular musicians and orchestral events. Locals in the mood for a laid-back, Hawaiian vibe head down to Mugshots Grill and Bar, which serves its savvy diners the "best burgers in Tuscaloosa." People on the prowl for finer dining visit Epiphany, in which talented chefs transform the best local ingredients into truly inspired cuisine. Both restaurants conveniently sit along Greensboro Avenue.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa is $968 for a studio, $1,584 for one bedroom, $2,015 for two bedrooms, and $2,521 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Tuscaloosa has increased by 8.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 450 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $968/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 715 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,584/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,070 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,015/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,353 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,521/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

76

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Hands-On Museum
  • Alabama Museum of Natural History
  • University of Alabama Arboretum
  • Lake Lurleen State Park

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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 2025.