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Rental Market Trends in Tucson, AZ

What is the average rent in Tucson, AZ?

$982/month

Average Rent

595 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Tucson, AZ is $982 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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 $790 per month for a studio, $982 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,270 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,679 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$790/month
390 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$982/month
595 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,270/month
899 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,679/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,074/month
567 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,582/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,939/month
1,503 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,464/month
2,033 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,102/month
602 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,613/month
960 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,294/month
1,210 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,145/month
506 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,756/month
999 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,641/month
1,282 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Tucson, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.7%, which averages out to $16 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 January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Tucson, AZ
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Tucson, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
27% Below $700/month
35% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $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, Golf Links, Maryvale Manor and Corbett are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Golf Links
$705/month
486 Sq Ft
Maryvale Manor
$705/month
486 Sq Ft
Corbett
$734/month
486 Sq Ft
Rosemont Park
$745/month
622 Sq Ft
Swan Way Park
$757/month
633 Sq Ft
Rose Hill Estates
$759/month
524 Sq Ft
Oak Flower
$775/month
482 Sq Ft
Dodge Flower
$777/month
489 Sq Ft
Miracle Mile Manor
$784/month
542 Sq Ft
Poets Square
$789/month
638 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson?

Based on current rent prices, West University, 4th Avenue and North University are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West University
$2,146/month
543 Sq Ft
4th Avenue
$1,830/month
620 Sq Ft
North University
$1,788/month
514 Sq Ft
Creekside
$1,654/month
720 Sq Ft
Buena Vista
$1,648/month
541 Sq Ft
Congress Street District
$1,596/month
621 Sq Ft
Window Rock East
$1,595/month
894 Sq Ft
Iron Horse
$1,558/month
597 Sq Ft
Downtown Tucson
$1,542/month
639 Sq Ft
Riverside Crossing
$1,534/month
786 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
$1,113/month
576 Sq Ft
Ward 2
$957/month
594 Sq Ft
Catalina Foothills
$1,039/month
610 Sq Ft
Casas Adobes
$1,213/month
697 Sq Ft
Southeast Tucson
$1,058/month
630 Sq Ft
South Tucson
$986/month
567 Sq Ft
Campus Farm
$940/month
600 Sq Ft
Ward 6
$934/month
609 Sq Ft
Ward 5
$1,026/month
571 Sq Ft
Davis-Monthan AFB
$928/month
531 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 $982, you’ll want to make about $3,273 per month or $39,276 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 0.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Tucson is 6.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $790 - $1,679. You can expect to pay 3.8% more for groceries, 3.5% more for utilities, and 6.1% less for transportation.

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Tucson, AZ

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Apartment Averages

Golf Links

Tucson, AZ

West University

Tucson, AZ

Studio
-
$1,005/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,026/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,153/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,397/month
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Property Management Companies in Tucson, AZ

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NorthStar Management & Consulting, Inc.
  • 34

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  • 3,494

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

30 Communities in Tucson
HSL Properties
HSL Properties
  • 31

    Communities

  • 9,306

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

26 Communities in Tucson
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Avenue5 Residential
  • 552

    Communities

  • 122,344

    Units

  • 220

    Cities

10 Communities in Tucson
Bridge Property Management
Bridge Property Management
  • 147

    Communities

  • 56,115

    Units

  • 79

    Cities

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MC Companies
  • 26

    Communities

  • 6,165

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

10 Communities in Tucson
GDL Investment Group, LLC
GDL Investment Group, LLC
  • 10

    Communities

  • 2,605

    Units

  • 1

    City

10 Communities in Tucson
Pro Residential Services, Inc.
Pro Residential Services, Inc.
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    Communities

  • 6,949

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

9 Communities in Tucson
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The Bella Group
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    Communities

  • 3,394

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

9 Communities in Tucson

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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