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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 numbers also show 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%

Day to day, property management in Tuscaloosa usually means rent 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. Browse the managers here and request pricing.

Rents here are long-term residential, not vacation or short-term. Non-residential property is not priced above, though its rents usually track the same local direction, so the residential trend is still a useful guide.

Frequently asked questions

How do rents in Tuscaloosa compare to the national average?

Compared with 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?

Over the last five years, Census median gross rent rose roughly 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?

This is a softer market, where competitive pricing and low vacancy make the difference. 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).