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Rental Market Trends in Tucson, AZ

What is the average rent in Tucson, AZ?

$993/month

Average Rent

595 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Tucson, AZ is $993 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $801 per month for a studio, $993 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,274 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,688 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$801/month
390 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$993/month
595 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,274/month
899 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,688/month
1,190 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,094/month
515 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,536/month
999 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,955/month
1,518 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,368/month
1,991 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,083/month
634 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,562/month
999 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,093/month
1,327 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$997/month
578 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,489/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,913/month
1,467 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,856/month
1,392 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Tucson, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, 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.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Tucson, AZ
Last Updated April 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

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson?

Based on current rent prices, Oak Flower, Dodge Flower and Corbett are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oak Flower
$711/month
480 Sq Ft
Dodge Flower
$727/month
487 Sq Ft
Corbett
$737/month
497 Sq Ft
Tierra Serena Townhouses
$774/month
566 Sq Ft
Balboa Heights
$802/month
544 Sq Ft
Myers
$812/month
522 Sq Ft
Stella Vann
$822/month
443 Sq Ft
Terra Del Sol
$825/month
450 Sq Ft
Keeling
$859/month
525 Sq Ft
Swan Way Park
$861/month
616 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West University
$2,064/month
564 Sq Ft
North University
$1,978/month
542 Sq Ft
Civano
$1,645/month
965 Sq Ft
Downtown Tucson
$1,577/month
620 Sq Ft
Armory Park
$1,491/month
749 Sq Ft
Acacia Trails
$1,480/month
742 Sq Ft
Iron Horse
$1,472/month
567 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,397/month
728 Sq Ft
Menlo Park
$1,355/month
631 Sq Ft
Tuscon Park West #1
$1,317/month
552 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
$949/month
603 Sq Ft
Catalina Foothills
$1,071/month
626 Sq Ft
Casas Adobes
$1,222/month
689 Sq Ft
Ward 6
$954/month
616 Sq Ft
Downtown Tucson
$1,577/month
620 Sq Ft
Campus Farm
$964/month
615 Sq Ft
Davis-Monthan AFB
$897/month
508 Sq Ft
Balboa Heights
$802/month
544 Sq Ft
Iron Horse
$1,472/month
567 Sq Ft
Ward 1
$1,125/month
511 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 $993, you’ll want to make about $3,310 per month or $39,720 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 $801 - $1,688. 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

6,133 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

Oak Flower

Tucson, AZ

West University

Tucson, AZ

Studio
$834/month
$1,010/month
One Bedroom
$786/month
$1,049/month
Two Bedroom
$890/month
$1,118/month
Three Bedroom
$1,275/month
$1,402/month
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1-3 Beds

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Tucson, AZ 85704

$1,360 - $1,450 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Tucson, AZ

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HSL Properties
  • 40

    Communities

  • 11,307

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

35 Communities in Tucson
NorthStar Management & Consulting, Inc.
NorthStar Management & Consulting, Inc.
  • 33

    Communities

  • 3,295

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

29 Communities in Tucson
Pro Residential Services, Inc.
Pro Residential Services, Inc.
  • 56

    Communities

  • 7,020

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

12 Communities in Tucson
Avenue5 Residential
Avenue5 Residential
  • 581

    Communities

  • 129,613

    Units

  • 224

    Cities

10 Communities in Tucson
Bridge Property Management
Bridge Property Management
  • 142

    Communities

  • 53,995

    Units

  • 78

    Cities

10 Communities in Tucson
MC Companies
MC Companies
  • 26

    Communities

  • 6,165

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

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

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  • 2,605

    Units

  • 1

    City

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Summit Residential Services
Summit Residential Services
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  • 405

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  • 1

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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.

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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