Lofts at City Center
1345 10th Ave E,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
$495 - $1,370 | 2-4 Beds
Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
Area Guide
If you're moving to Tuscaloosa, get ready to cheer.
College Town
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Southern
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Historic
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If you live anywhere near the state of Alabama, you're probably already aware of what you'll find in Tuscaloosa: the University of Alabama (Roll, Tide!). As the oldest and largest university in the state, UA was founded in 1820. It is a top-ranking public research university and it has one of the winningest college football programs in US history. The Crimson Tide football team is part of the NCAA Division I SEC and has a total of 16 national championship titles.
And while there's more to living in Tuscaloosa than cheering on the home team at the Bryant-Denny Stadium, you'll probably want to pack your crimson and white. As a college town, Tuscaloosa has its fair share of off-campus housing and apartment communities, but you'll find there's plenty more to this dynamic city. Tuscaloosa is located along the Black Warrior River roughly 56 miles southwest of Downtown Birmingham. Tuscaloosa offers a variety of museums, theaters, shops, and restaurants to explore. Be sure to check out the Bama Theatre, the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Moundville Archaeological Park, and the Alabama Museum of Natural History.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Tuscaloosa, AL is $887 for a studio, $939 for one bedroom, $1,108 for two bedrooms, and $1,357 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tuscaloosa has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$939/month
687 Sq Ft
House
$1,821/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,430/month
230 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, AL is 10.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tuscaloosa is 25.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $887 - $1,357. You can expect to pay 3.2% less for groceries, 10.3% more for utilities, and 10.7% less for transportation.
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Transportation
51
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
44
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
294 Students
10
Public
Grades PK-5
605 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-5
629 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-5
599 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-5
462 Students
6
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
Public
Grades 6-8
169 Students
10
Public
Grades 6-8
740 Students
6
The Alberta School of Performing Arts
Public
Grades PK-8
671 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
576 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-9
405 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
1,145 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
1,356 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
435 Students
2
Public
Grades 9-12
783 Students
1
Public
Grades 6-12
22 Students
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Alabama Museum of Natural History
- Children's Hands-On Museum
- University of Alabama Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Property Management Companies in Tuscaloosa, AL
Sealy Management Co.
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Hawthorne Residential Partners
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Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
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Highmark Residential
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MRD
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Lindsey Management Co, Inc
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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.