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Rental Market Trends in Tucson, AZ

What is the average rent in Tucson, AZ?

$989/month

Average Rent

595 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Tucson, AZ is $989 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $795 per month for a studio, $989 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,271 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,685 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$795/month
390 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$989/month
595 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,271/month
899 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,685/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,044/month
505 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,497/month
940 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,931/month
1,525 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,464/month
2,031 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,126/month
590 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,664/month
999 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,081/month
1,267 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$948/month
629 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,500/month
965 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,752/month
1,344 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,322/month
1,598 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Tucson, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $9 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Tucson, AZ
Last Updated March 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
27% $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, Maryvale Manor, Golf Links and Corbett are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Maryvale Manor
$702/month
492 Sq Ft
Golf Links
$703/month
486 Sq Ft
Corbett
$738/month
496 Sq Ft
Keeling
$803/month
492 Sq Ft
Dodge Flower
$806/month
1,753 Sq Ft
Warwick Village
$807/month
562 Sq Ft
Myers
$824/month
525 Sq Ft
Stella Vann
$825/month
480 Sq Ft
Casa Real
$829/month
531 Sq Ft
Terra Del Sol
$830/month
456 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West University
$2,144/month
569 Sq Ft
North University
$2,035/month
520 Sq Ft
4th Avenue
$1,903/month
602 Sq Ft
Creekside
$1,768/month
751 Sq Ft
Buena Vista
$1,724/month
555 Sq Ft
Iron Horse
$1,696/month
586 Sq Ft
Congress Street District
$1,689/month
630 Sq Ft
Downtown Tucson
$1,603/month
638 Sq Ft
Window Rock East
$1,595/month
894 Sq Ft
Civano
$1,572/month
921 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
$1,197/month
595 Sq Ft
Ward 2
$983/month
632 Sq Ft
Catalina Foothills
$1,093/month
623 Sq Ft
Casas Adobes
$1,205/month
697 Sq Ft
Southeast Tucson
$1,048/month
625 Sq Ft
South Tucson
$986/month
569 Sq Ft
Ward 6
$986/month
608 Sq Ft
Downtown Tucson
$1,603/month
638 Sq Ft
Davis-Monthan AFB
$933/month
542 Sq Ft
Campus Farm
$995/month
611 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 $989, you’ll want to make about $3,296 per month or $39,552 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 0.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Tucson is 5.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $795 - $1,685. 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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Tucson, AZ

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Apartment Averages

Maryvale Manor

Tucson, AZ

West University

Tucson, AZ

Studio
-
$1,010/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,036/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,124/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,398/month
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  • 3,295

    Units

  • 4

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29 Communities in Tucson
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  • 31

    Communities

  • 9,307

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

26 Communities in Tucson
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Avenue5 Residential
  • 554

    Communities

  • 124,135

    Units

  • 220

    Cities

11 Communities in Tucson
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Bridge Property Management
  • 144

    Communities

  • 55,107

    Units

  • 78

    Cities

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    Communities

  • 6,165

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

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    Communities

  • 2,605

    Units

  • 1

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    Units

  • 1

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    Units

  • 14

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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