Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Oro Valley, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Oro Valley rent stands today

    Oro Valley, AZ rent rose 7.7% year over year to a current median of $2,482/month. The $10 monthly difference from last year is negligible. Month over month, rents eased 5.7%, moving slightly below the peak of $2,650/month reached in August 2026.

  • Oro Valley rents run roughly 1.3× the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among U.S. metros. The market offers 54 total rentals, reflecting a relatively small inventory size.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $956/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,330/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,249/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,472/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,698/month. The 2-bedroom median rent of $2,249/month represents the middle of the range for Oro Valley renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Oro Valley

$2,482/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oro Valley is $2,482 per month as of September 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $582 more per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oro Valley

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oro Valley rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 6% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,549, whereas a house costs $2,697. 1-bedroom apartments in Oro Valley run $1,001 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,715.

Listings

Studio

$956

3%

-

1 bedroom

$1,330

4%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,249

3%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,472

1%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,697

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$956

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,330

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,249

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,472

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,697

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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$2,482
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the 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

9095 N Oracle Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Shadow Mountain Estates apartment for rent in Oro Valley

2 beds

2 baths

$1,189

10675 N Kilimanjaro Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
3D tour

3d ago

The Highlands house for rent in Oro Valley

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

8142 N Peppersauce Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Oro Valley

3 beds

2 baths

$1,925

88 E Cholla Shadows Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Verde Catalina Townhouses townhouse for rent in Oro Valley

Spacious 3 bedroom Oro Valley home, water and trash included!

88 E Cholla Shadows Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85704

3 beds

2 baths

$1,999

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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 $2,482 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oro Valley?

Average rent prices in Oro Valley have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Oro Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oro Valley is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $582 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oro Valley?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oro Valley are Shadow Mountain Estates ($1,514/mo), Verde Catalina Townhouses ($1,920/mo), and The Villages Of La Canada ($1,985/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 $99,000/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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