255 North
255 N Granada Ave,
Tucson, AZ 85701
$1,399 - $3,040
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Tucson, AZ
What is the average rent in Tucson, AZ?
$995/month
Average Rent
595 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Tucson, AZ is $995 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/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 $791 per month for a studio, $995 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,284 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,700 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Tucson, AZ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $15 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson?
Based on current rent prices, Corbett, Rose Hill Estates and Acaso are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson?
Based on current rent prices, West University, South Menlo Park and Pulte East are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tucson, AZ?
Because the average rent in Tucson is $995, you’ll want to make about $3,316 per month or $39,792 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 3.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Tucson is 3.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $791 - $1,700. You can expect to pay 5.1% more for groceries, 1.9% more for utilities, and 8.4% more for transportation.
How does Tucson, AZ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Tucson, AZ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$656/month
$882/month
One Bedroom
$671/month
$1,005/month
Two Bedroom
$887/month
$1,100/month
Three Bedroom
$1,024/month
$1,394/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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.