Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Oro Valley, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Oro Valley rent stands today

    Oro Valley, AZ rent rose 11.3% year over year to a current median of $2,560/month. Renters are paying $130 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 1.9% month over month after peaking at $2,650 in June 2026.

  • Oro Valley runs roughly 1.3× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier markets. The city offers 60 total rentals, mostly houses, in a smaller, higher-end rental market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Oro Valley rent for $795/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,350/month, and 2- and 3-bedrooms both at $2,500/month, with 4+ bedrooms at $3,050/month. Houses command a median of $2,772/month while apartments are at $1,687/month, with houses making up 72.7% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Linda Vista Citrus rents fell 61.6% year over year to $1,825/month across 17 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 11.3% rent increase and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Oro Valley

$2,560/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oro Valley is $2,560 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $630 more per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oro Valley

60

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oro Valley rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Oro Valley, AZ

Average rent prices in Oro Valley have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Oro Valley, AZ

Rent prices in Oro Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oro Valley is $1,687, whereas a house costs $2,772. 1-bedroom apartments in Oro Valley run $1,013 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,779.

Listings

Studio

$795

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,350

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,500

7%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,050

6%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oro Valley, 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.

How does rent in Oro Valley, AZ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Oro Valley and Casas Adobes by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oro Valley

Median rent price$2,560
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,897
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oro Valley, AZ is 35% higher than the median rent in Casas Adobes, AZ.

Discover rentals in Oro Valley, AZ

9095 N Oracle Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Shadow Mountain Estates apartment for rent in Oro Valley

1 bed

1 bath

$869

Apartment for rent

9095 N Oracle Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Shadow Mountain Estates apartment for rent in Oro Valley

2 beds

2 baths

$1,149

Apartment for rent

131 E Horizon Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Oro Valley

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

Condo for rent

9095 N Oracle Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Shadow Mountain Estates apartment for rent in Oro Valley

3 beds

2 baths

$1,499

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Oro Valley, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Oro Valley rental market.

How much is rent in Oro Valley?

The average rent in Oro Valley is $2,560 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oro Valley?

Average rent prices in Oro Valley have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Oro Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oro Valley is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $630 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oro Valley?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oro Valley are Shadow Mountain Estates ($1,397/mo), Sunnyslope ($1,747/mo), and Copper Creek ($2,000/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oro Valley?

To comfortably afford rent in Oro Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Oro Valley?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Oro Valley average around $1,310/month (down 10.6% year over year) and two-bedrooms approximately $2,410/month (down 3.3% annually).

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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