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Property Managers in Tuscaloosa, AL

Compare top property management companies in Tuscaloosa, AL. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

Wright Hurd Properties
Amy
Tuscaloosa, AL
Unverified
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College City Properties LLC
David Fuhrman Sr
Tuscaloosa, AL
Unverified
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Pake Realty Company
Tuscaloosa, AL
Unverified
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Rental market in Tuscaloosa: below-average rents

Three-bedroom rents in Tuscaloosa run about 30% below the national average, a clear discount to the national norm. The same data shows Census rent up about 22.6% over five years, a population of 237,552, up 14.6% over five years, and vacancy near 13.7%. The typical home is valued near $248,700, and the median household earns about $66,231 a year, with renters spending a median 30.8% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

-29% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
-30% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
-37% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+22.6% Rent trend, 5-yr
30.8% Rent-to-income

People & households

38.6% Renter-occupied
237,552 Population
+14.6% Population, 5-yr
$66,231 Median household income

Housing stock

13.7% Vacancy rate
$248,700 Median home value
1992 Median year built
63.3% Single-family homes

Jobs

3.6% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed -29% 3-bed -30% 4-bed -37%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 38.6% Owners 61.4%

A good property management company in Tuscaloosa can take a load off your plate: pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 63.3% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 13.7%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 3.6% as of August 2026. Check the managers above and get a quote.

Figures reflect long-term residential rentals, not short-term or vacation rentals. Commercial and other non-residential rents are not shown, but they tend to move with the local residential market, so the pattern above still points you in the right direction.

Frequently asked questions

How do rents in Tuscaloosa compare to the national average?

Measured against the U.S. average: two-bedroom -29%, three-bedroom -30%, four-bedroom -37%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Are rents rising in Tuscaloosa?

In the past five years, Census median gross rent rose close to 22.6%.

How strong is rental demand in Tuscaloosa?

Renters occupy 38.6% of homes, and the population of 237,552 grew 14.6% over five years. Vacancy runs near 13.7%.

Is Tuscaloosa a good market for rental property?

Tenants have options here, so pricing and low turnover matter. Renters make up 38.6% of households and vacancy sits near 13.7%. Three-bedroom rents run about 30% below the national average, and rents rose about 22.6% over five years.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).