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Rental Market Trends in Tucson, AZ

What is the average rent in Tucson, AZ?

$995/month

Average Rent

591 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

Tucson, AZ Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Tucson, AZ is $995 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Tucson more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Tucson average $789 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Tucson average $995 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Tucson average $1,289 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Tucson average $1,690 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$789/month
390 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$995/month
591 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,289/month
900 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,690/month
1,189 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,002/month
406 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,567/month
1,028 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,016/month
1,506 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,389/month
2,022 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,023/month
615 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,562/month
958 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,091/month
1,176 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$882/month
515 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,490/month
942 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,881/month
1,369 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Tucson, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $8 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Tucson, AZ
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Tucson, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
26% Below $700/month
36% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson?

Based on current rent prices, Corbett, Myers and Balboa Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Corbett
$693/month
497 Sq Ft
Myers
$753/month
537 Sq Ft
Balboa Heights
$800/month
557 Sq Ft
Limberlost
$830/month
587 Sq Ft
Terra Del Sol
$845/month
449 Sq Ft
Stella Vann
$846/month
441 Sq Ft
Mountain View
$853/month
562 Sq Ft
Highland Vista Cinco Via
$857/month
525 Sq Ft
Ward 3
$857/month
535 Sq Ft
Tierra Serena Townhouses
$857/month
563 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West University
$1,857/month
553 Sq Ft
North University
$1,849/month
528 Sq Ft
Downtown Tucson
$1,659/month
634 Sq Ft
Acacia Trails
$1,467/month
737 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,440/month
727 Sq Ft
Iron Horse
$1,402/month
548 Sq Ft
Tuscon Park West #1
$1,352/month
537 Sq Ft
Casas Adobes
$1,247/month
693 Sq Ft
Rincon Heights
$1,209/month
516 Sq Ft
Menlo Park
$1,204/month
581 Sq Ft

Which Tucson neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ward 2
$961/month
609 Sq Ft
Catalina Foothills
$1,140/month
629 Sq Ft
Casas Adobes
$1,247/month
693 Sq Ft
Ward 6
$986/month
621 Sq Ft
Davis-Monthan AFB
$930/month
506 Sq Ft
Ward 1
$1,136/month
510 Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$915/month
572 Sq Ft
Campus Farm
$1,052/month
595 Sq Ft
Amphi
$864/month
532 Sq Ft
Terra Del Sol
$845/month
449 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 $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 0.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Tucson is 5.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $789 - $1,690. 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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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.

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Apartment Averages

Corbett

Tucson, AZ

West University

Tucson, AZ

Studio
$660/month
$709/month
One Bedroom
$686/month
$1,123/month
Two Bedroom
$897/month
$1,249/month
Three Bedroom
$1,038/month
$1,403/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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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