Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Tucson
Tucson, AZ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$984
Population
537,334
Renter Mix
50% Rent
The sun is always shining in Arizona’s hidden gem
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Tucson is a lively oasis in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, surrounded by numerous mountain ranges. The city of Tucson is as scenic as it gets, seeing as it’s surrounded by beautiful nature preserves and mountainous terrain, including Saguaro National Park, Mount Lemmon, and Tucson Mountain Park – making it an excellent place for renters who love mountain biking, hiking, camping, and rock climbing.
The University of Arizona is just a few blocks from Downtown Tucson, and the more than 40,000 students enrolled at the university contribute to the city’s eclectic arts, entertainment, and nightlife scenes. Downtown Tucson has undergone major renovations since the early 2000s, blossoming into a thriving hub of activity for residents and visitors alike.
The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base lies near the center of the city, and is one of Tucson’s biggest employers for armed service personnel and civilians alike. And with easy access to Interstates 19 and 10 and the Tucson International Airport, commuting and air travel has never been easier. But the best part of all for renters is the exceptionally affordable rental market, offering apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes!
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The Mission San Xavier del Bac was built in 1783
Tucson against the evening sky
Cacti and the University of Arizona sign
Tohona Oodham Reservation
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,296
Average: $67,319
Education
139,335
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
262,715
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Tucson, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Tucson, AZ is $792 for a studio, $986 for one bedroom, $1,274 for two bedrooms, and $1,687 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tucson has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$986/month
592 Sq Ft
House
$1,944/month
1,473 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,503/month
918 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,461/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Tucson, AZ is 0.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Tucson is 5.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $792 - $1,687. You can expect to pay 3.6% more for groceries, 3.2% more for utilities, and 6.0% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tucson, AZ is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
638 Students
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
469 Students
Ventana Vista Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
411 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
364 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
364 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
982 Students
Public
Grades K-12
785 Students
Senita Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
702 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
683 Students
Miles-Exploratory Learning Center
Public
Grades PK-8
285 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
982 Students
Catalina Foothills High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,864 Students
Andrada Polytechnic High School
Public
Grades 9-12
836 Students
Public
Grades K-12
785 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
760 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Thomas Jay Regional Park
- Augie Acuna Los Ninos Park
- Freedom Park
- Escalante Park
- Vista del Prado Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Tucson International
Top Apartments in Tucson
Houses for Rent in Tucson
Property Management Companies in Tucson, AZ
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Pro Residential Services, Inc.
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56
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Bridge Property Management
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MC Companies
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26
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6,165
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GDL Investment Group, LLC
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10
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2,605
Units
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1
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.