Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
South Tucson, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in South Tucson

$995/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Tucson is $995 per month as of November 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Tucson

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Tucson rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 20% 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 $956, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in South Tucson run $864 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $997.

Listings

Studio

$750

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$900

6%

-

2 bedroom

$985

No Change

21%

3 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

41%

4 bedroom

$1,597

No Change

22%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$985

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last year

22%

Southern Heights

Average rent

$1,399

Chattman's

Average rent

$1,399

Sunset Villa

Average rent

$956

Apartments

Average rent

$956

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

Condos

Average rent

$887

Houses

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

74%

Last year

25%

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$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,953
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

1213 S 9th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southern Heights house for rent in South Tucson

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1611 // 375 West 33rd Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1611 // 375 West 33rd Street

375 W 33rd St, South Tucson, AZ 85713

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1710 S 8th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southern Heights house for rent in South Tucson

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1611 // 365 West 33rd Street #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1611 // 365 West 33rd Street #A

365 W 33rd St, South Tucson, AZ 85713

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1611 // 375 West 33rd Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1611 // 375 West 33rd Street

375 W 33rd St, South Tucson, AZ 85713

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1213 S 9th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southern Heights house for rent in South Tucson

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1213 S 9th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southern Heights house for rent in South Tucson

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1611 // 375 West 33rd Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1611 // 375 West 33rd Street

375 W 33rd St, South Tucson, AZ 85713

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1611 // 365 West 33rd Street #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1611 // 365 West 33rd Street #A

365 W 33rd St, South Tucson, AZ 85713

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
312 E 26th St #318 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chattman's apartment for rent in South Tucson

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1611 // 375 West 33rd Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1611 // 375 West 33rd Street

375 W 33rd St, South Tucson, AZ 85713

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1213 S 9th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southern Heights house for rent in South Tucson

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
312 E 26th St #318 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chattman's apartment for rent in South Tucson

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $995 per month as of November 14, 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 20% 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 $905 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South Tucson?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South Tucson are Sunset Villa ($956/mo), Southern Heights ($1,399/mo), and Chattman's ($1,399/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).