Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Art Center Design College, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Tucson

$1,222/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tucson is $1,222 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $678 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tucson

1,397

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tucson rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Art Center Design College, AZ

Average rent prices in Tucson have increased by 4% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Art Center Design College, AZ

Rent prices in Tucson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tucson is $1,020, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Tucson run $874 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$725

-

9%

1 bedroom

$885

-

4%

2 bedroom

$1,199

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,695

-

9%

4 bedroom

$2,400

-

29%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$885

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

29%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Art Center Design College, AZ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Art Center Design College, AZ

1951 E Benson Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Tucson

Studio

1 bath

$350

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Studios, One and Two Bedroom Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Studios, One and Two Bedroom Apartment Homes

3666 E 2nd St, Tucson, AZ 85716

1–2 beds

1 bath

$398–$598

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Welcome to 14 on Flores - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

Welcome to 14 on Flores

302 W Flores St, Tucson, AZ 85705

Studio–1 bed

1–2 baths

$493–$543

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
1980 N Tyndall Ave #1D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson Park house for rent in Tucson

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Art Center Design College, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Tucson rental market.

How much is rent in Tucson?

The average rent in Tucson is $1,222 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tucson?

Average rent prices in Tucson have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Tucson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tucson is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $678 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tucson?

To comfortably afford rent in Tucson, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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