Last updated on July 2, 2026

Average rent in
South Tucson, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in South Tucson

$988/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Tucson is $988 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $962 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Tucson

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Tucson rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in South Tucson, AZ

Average rent prices in South Tucson have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 South Tucson, AZ

Rent prices in South Tucson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Tucson is $875, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in South Tucson run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$750

4%

-

1 bedroom

$930

11%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,000

9%

18%

3 bedroom

$1,475

1%

17%

4 bedroom

$1,865

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$930

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,865

Last 30 days

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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.

How does rent in South Tucson, AZ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in South Tucson and Corona De Tucson by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Tucson

Median rent price$988
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Tucson, AZ is 49% lower than the median rent in Corona De Tucson, AZ.

Discover rentals in South Tucson, AZ

MM: E Technical Dr 3837 #1-5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

MM: E Technical Dr 3837 #1-5

3837 E Technical Dr, South Tucson, AZ 85713

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

1213 S 9th Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southern Heights house for rent in South Tucson

QGV: S 9th Ave 1213 - 1

1213 S 9th Ave #1, South Tucson, AZ 85713

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Jun 15

231 W 28th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southern Heights house for rent in South Tucson

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

House for rent

Available Aug 10

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Frequently asked questions for South Tucson, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the South Tucson rental market.

How much is rent in South Tucson?

The average rent in South Tucson is $988 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Tucson?

Average rent prices in South Tucson have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does South Tucson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Tucson is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $962 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South Tucson?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South Tucson are Chattman's ($1,365/mo), Sunset Villa ($1,445/mo), and Southern Heights ($1,680/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Tucson?

To comfortably afford rent in South Tucson, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in South Tucson?

South Tucson, Arizona offers strong options for pet owners, with 67% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage reflects the community's accommodating approach to renters with four-legged companions. With an average of 6 listings available monthly, pet owners have multiple options to choose from in this small but active rental market.

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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