Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Oro Valley, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Oro Valley rent stands today

    Oro Valley, AZ rent rose 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $36 more per month on average than last year, with a notable 7.5% increase month over month as well.

  • Oro Valley runs roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among smaller metros. The market offers 75 total rentals, showing a limited but diverse inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Oro Valley rent for $970/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,549/month, and 2- and 3-bedrooms both at $2,575/month, with 4+ bedrooms slightly lower at $2,558/month. Houses command a median of $2,600/month compared to apartments at $1,607/month, offering a broad range of options.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Rancho Catalina rents fell 76.8% year over year to $1,159/month across 11 rentals, a sharp contrast to the citywide 4.3% rise. This steep local decline shows significant variation within Oro Valley's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Oro Valley

$2,500/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oro Valley is $2,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oro Valley

75

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 8% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,607, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Oro Valley run $1,012 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,925.

Listings

Studio

$970

1%

-

1 bedroom

$1,549

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,575

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,575

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,557

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$970

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,549

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,557

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,945

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oro Valley, AZ is 29% 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

3 beds

2 baths

$1,499

Apartment for rent

10684 N Stromboli Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

The Highlands house for rent in Oro Valley

ONE MONTH FREE MOVE IN SPECIAL Oro Valley 55+ Community

10684 N Stromboli Ave, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

House for rent

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

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Oro Valley

CONDOS - Contemporary - Oro Valley, AZ

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Condo for rent

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

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Oro Valley

CONDOS - Contemporary - Oro Valley, AZ

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Condo 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 $2,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oro Valley?

Average rent prices in Oro Valley have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Oro Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oro Valley is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oro Valley?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oro Valley are Shadow Mountain Estates ($1,800/mo), The Villages Of La Canada ($1,925/mo), and Sunnyslope ($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 $100,000/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?

Oro Valley's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,400 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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