Last updated on August 17, 2026

Average rent in
South Tucson, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in South Tucson

$1,000/mo

decreased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Tucson is $1,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Tucson

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Tucson rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 6% over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,465. 1-bedroom apartments in South Tucson run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$750

2%

-

1 bedroom

$921

2%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,050

4%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,450

27%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,735

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$921

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,735

Last 30 days

3%

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$1,000
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,975
increased by3%

higher than 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

4d ago

8.3

Very good

MM: E Technical Dr 3837 #1-5

3837 E Technical Dr, South Tucson, AZ 85713

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

1419 9th - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1419 9th

1419 S 9th Ave, South Tucson, AZ 85713

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

1211 S 9th Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southern Heights house for rent in South Tucson

QGV: S 9th Ave 1211 - 1

1211 S 9th Ave #1, South Tucson, AZ 85713

4 beds

2 baths

$1,800

$1,700

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 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 $1,000 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Tucson?

Average rent prices in South Tucson have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.

How does South Tucson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Tucson is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South Tucson?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South Tucson are Southern Heights ($1,100/mo), Sunset Villa ($1,200/mo), and Chattman's ($1,500/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.

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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