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Rental Market Trends in Tucson, AZ

What is the average rent in Tucson, AZ?

$1,007/month

Average Rent

596 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Tucson, AZ is $1,007 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Tucson more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Tucson, you can expect to pay about $810 per month for a studio, $1,007 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,296 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,698 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$810/month
391 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,007/month
596 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,296/month
901 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,698/month
1,184 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,089/month
582 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,700/month
1,057 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,026/month
1,579 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,336/month
2,110 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,396/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,776/month
1,028 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,941/month
1,333 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,162/month
571 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,848/month
1,002 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,904/month
1,481 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Tucson, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $5 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Tucson, AZ
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Tucson, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
27% Below $700/month
32% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson?

Based on current rent prices, Corbett, Concord Hill and Keeling are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Corbett
$726/month
498 Sq Ft
Concord Hill
$787/month
505 Sq Ft
Keeling
$825/month
519 Sq Ft
Acaso
$837/month
495 Sq Ft
Balboa Heights
$850/month
532 Sq Ft
Stella Vann
$852/month
481 Sq Ft
'A' Mountain
$853/month
477 Sq Ft
Ward 3
$854/month
511 Sq Ft
Miracle Mile Manor
$855/month
547 Sq Ft
Rose Hill Estates
$857/month
522 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson?

Based on current rent prices, Pulte East, Creekside and Kingswood are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pulte East
$2,345/month
756 Sq Ft
Creekside
$2,345/month
756 Sq Ft
Kingswood
$2,176/month
644 Sq Ft
West University
$2,004/month
531 Sq Ft
Rita Ranch
$1,994/month
893 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,972/month
720 Sq Ft
Buena Vista
$1,895/month
535 Sq Ft
South Menlo Park
$1,884/month
694 Sq Ft
Civano
$1,871/month
921 Sq Ft
Country Club
$1,768/month
896 Sq Ft

Which Tucson neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Tucson with the most apartments available are Central Tucson, Ward 2 and Catalina Foothills .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Tucson
$1,158/month
574 Sq Ft
Ward 2
$1,087/month
593 Sq Ft
Catalina Foothills
$1,260/month
617 Sq Ft
Casas Adobes
$1,418/month
700 Sq Ft
Southeast Tucson
$1,134/month
628 Sq Ft
Campus Farm
$992/month
572 Sq Ft
South Tucson
$945/month
533 Sq Ft
Ward 6
$1,181/month
636 Sq Ft
Downtown Tucson
$1,559/month
640 Sq Ft
Limberlost
$892/month
557 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tucson, AZ?

Because the average rent in Tucson is $1,007, you’ll want to make about $3,356 per month or $40,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Tucson, AZ is 14.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Tucson is 5.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $810 - $1,698. You can expect to pay 5.5% more for groceries, 2.3% less for utilities, and 19.7% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Corbett

Tucson, AZ

Pulte East

Tucson, AZ

Studio
$657/month
-
One Bedroom
$689/month
-
Two Bedroom
$895/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,038/month
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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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