Although Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more of a tertiary market to Birmingham, this small MSA has a lot to offer residents and real estate investors today. The area has population growth, the University of Alabama and the Mercedes-Benz Plant, in addition to a variety of jobs in manufacturing and service sectors, low unemployment, and steady appreciation opportunities. The Tuscaloosa zip code is rated B by Niche.com, which works well for rental property investments.
Tuscaloosa Investment Opportunity Quick Facts

This information reflects typical properties purchased by RealWealth members in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. These numbers are estimates, and the actual property prices and rents will vary based on current inventory.
- Investment Objective: Higher Appreciation
- Types of properties for sale: New Construction Single-Family homes in A and B neighborhoods
- Average home price: $240,000 – $255,000
- Average monthly rents: $1,500 – $1,900
Rental Properties for Sale in Tuscaloosa, AL
The turnkey rental property teams we work with in Tuscaloosa sell new construction single-family homes in A and B neighborhoods. Check out a few available or recently sold properties below to get a feel for the area.