Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Average rent in
Tucson, AZ

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Tucson, AZ is $1,249. This is -36%, or $701, lower than the national average.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,249

decreased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,631

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Tucson, AZ is $1,249. This is -36%, or $701, lower than the national average.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
55%
28%
6%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Tucson, AZ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Tucson, AZ have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 11% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Tucson, AZ

The monthly rent for an apartment in Tucson, AZ is $1,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Tucson, AZ costs about $880 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,139. Houses for rent in Tucson, AZ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,710.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$895

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,205

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,795

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,095

4%

No Change

Studio

$745

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$745

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,205

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.

Compare rent prices in Tucson, AZ to other cities

Median rent prices in Tucson, AZ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Casas Adobes, AZ.

Tucson

Median rent price$1,249
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,925
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tucson, AZ is 35% lower than the median rent in Casas Adobes, AZ.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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Cost of living in
Tucson, AZ

The overall cost of living in Tucson, AZ is 15% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

5% higher

Groceries

6% higher

Health

251% higher

Housing

5% lower

Transportation

20% higher

Utilities

2% lower

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An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters

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1 bath

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5770 S Jeanette Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85706

1 bed

1 bath

$550

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1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$565–$745

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