Rent by ZIP · Tuscaloosa County
Rent in Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,280 (-1.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,061 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,070 | $1,070 | 0% | $963–1,177 | $799 ±$57 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $1,080 | -0.9% | $963–1,177 | $964 ±$61 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,300 | -1.5% | $1,152–1,408 | $1,072 ±$36 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,660 | -3% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,189 ±$100 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,720 | -2.3% | $1,512–1,848 | $1,227 ±$869 |
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 35405
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 |
| 35406 | Tuscaloosa | $1,560 | $1,407 |
| 35401 | Tuscaloosa | $1,120 | $984 |
| 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.