West Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa, AL

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West Tuscaloosa - Tuscaloosa, AL

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A centrally located suburb to downtown and the University of Alabama

Great Location University Affordable Suburban

West Tuscaloosa is a sprawling suburb just minutes from the city’s downtown district. Students of the University of Alabama and renters who work in the city’s business district appreciate the area’s central location. The majority of apartments, houses, and condos available for rent sit on the eastern side of Interstate 359 nearing the university. Make the short walk to Bryant-Denny Stadium to cheer on the Crimson Tide at their home field, explore the Alabama Museum of Natural History, or take a trip to the Paul W. Bryant Museum. Housing options in West Tuscaloosa are very affordable, making it the ideal suburb for renters on a tight budget.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Tuscaloosa is $812 for one bedroom, $995 for two bedrooms, and $1,302 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Tuscaloosa has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 641 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $812/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 960 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $995/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,181 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,302/month

    Average Rent

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.

49

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

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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.