Rent by ZIP · Tuscaloosa County
Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,120 (-0.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $951 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $930 | $930 | 0% | $837–1,023 | $906 ±$134 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $940 | 0% | $846–1,034 | $778 ±$35 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,130 | -0.9% | $1,008–1,232 | $984 ±$62 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,440 | -2.1% | $1,269–1,551 | $1,017 ±$95 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,500 | -2% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,448 ±$600 |
Small Area FMRs for the Tuscaloosa, AL HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Tuscaloosa, AL HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,165.
What renters pay in 35401
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35404 | Tuscaloosa | $1,180 | $1,010 |
| 35405 | Tuscaloosa | $1,280 | $1,072 |
| 35406 | Tuscaloosa | $1,560 | $1,407 |
| 35441 | Akron | $1,160 | – |
| 35442 | Aliceville | $920 | $681 |
| 35443 | Boligee | $1,030 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Tuscaloosa County, AL · All AL counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.