Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
South Tucson, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in South Tucson

$922/mo

decreased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Tucson is $922 per month as of September 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $977 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Tucson

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Tucson rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 remained the same 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 $875, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in South Tucson run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$640

2%

-

1 bedroom

$900

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$935

1%

23%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

17%

4 bedroom

$1,625

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$640

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$935

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

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$922
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Tucson, AZ is 54% lower than the median rent in Corona De Tucson, AZ.

Discover rentals in South Tucson, AZ

1213 S 9th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southern Heights house for rent in South Tucson

1d ago

8.4

Very good

1611 // 375 West 33rd Street

375 W 33rd St, South Tucson, AZ 85713

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

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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 $922 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Tucson?

Average rent prices in South Tucson have remained the same 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 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $977 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South Tucson?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South Tucson are Southern Heights ($991/mo), Sunset Villa ($1,175/mo), and Chattman's ($1,605/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 $37,000/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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