Last updated on October 29, 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, with a current median of $2,560/month. Renters today are paying $260 more per month on average than last year, just below the peak rent of $2,650/month reached two months ago.

  • Oro Valley rents run 34.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The market features a small total rental inventory of 71 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Oro Valley rent for $933/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,335/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,738/month, with 4+ bedrooms at $2,750/month. This bedroom-tier spread reflects the range of options available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Rancho Vistoso rents increased 22.2% year over year to $2,750/month across 26 rentals. Fairfield's Pusch Ridge saw a rent decline of 60.0% to $2,000/month, showing significant local variation.

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 October 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $660 more per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oro Valley

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 4% 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 $1,831, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Oro Valley run $1,335 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,814.

Listings

Studio

$933

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,335

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,737

9%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,425

2%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,750

3%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$933

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,335

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,737

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

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 by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oro Valley, AZ is 31% higher than the median rent in Casas Adobes, AZ.

Discover rentals in Oro Valley, AZ

10675 N Kilimanjaro Ave - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

The Highlands house for rent in Oro Valley

3 beds

2 baths

$1,695

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.
1500 E Pusch Wilderness Dr #6103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Oro Valley

Residential Lease, Oro Valley, AZ

1500 E Pusch Wilderness Dr #6103, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

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.
1500 E Pusch Wilderness Dr #17203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Oro Valley

Residential Lease, Oro Valley, AZ

1500 E Pusch Wilderness Dr #17203, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

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.
12891 N Westminster Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,846

Price dropped $270Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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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 October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oro Valley?

Average rent prices in Oro Valley have increased by 4% 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 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $660 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oro Valley?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oro Valley are Catalina Shadows Estates ($1,780/mo), El Conquistador Resort ($1,800/mo), and Shadow Mountain Estates ($1,800/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?

February offers the lowest rents in Oro Valley with approximately a 10% difference compared to April's peak pricing. October is the least competitive month with lower demand, while January sees the highest competition among renters.

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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