Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Art Institute of Tucson, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Tucson

$1,175/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tucson is $1,175 per month as of September 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $725 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tucson

1,309

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 Institute of Tucson, AZ

Average rent prices in Tucson have increased by 12% 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 Institute of Tucson, AZ

Rent prices in Tucson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tucson is $994, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Tucson run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,149.

Listings

Studio

$724

-

6%

1 bedroom

$875

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,200

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,699

-

1%

4 bedroom

$1,910

-

45%

Studio

Average rent

$724

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,910

Last year

45%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Art Institute of Tucson, 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 Institute of Tucson, AZ

1951 E Benson Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Tucson

Studio

1 bath

$350

1830 // 1413 North Columbus Boulevard #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

1830 // 1413 North Columbus Boulevard #7

1413 N Columbus Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712

1 bed

1 bath

$495

3941 N 4th Ave #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Amphi house for rent in Tucson

1 bed

1 bath

$500

3941 N 4th Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Amphi house for rent in Tucson

1 bed

1 bath

$500

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Frequently asked questions for Art Institute of Tucson, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Tucson rental market.

How much is rent in Tucson?

The average rent in Tucson is $1,175 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tucson?

Average rent prices in Tucson have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Tucson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tucson is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $725 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 $47,000/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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