Average Rent in Tucson, AZ and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Tucson, AZ

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Tucson, AZ is $1,395. This is -30% lower than the national average.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,395

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,479

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Tucson, AZ is $1,395. This is -30% lower than the national average.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

49%

35%

$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 comparables in
Tucson, AZ
The monthly rent for an apartment in Tucson, AZ is $999. A 1-bedroom apartment in Tucson, AZ costs about $895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,175. Houses for rent in Tucson, AZ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,799.


1 bedroom	$899	2%	7%
2 bedroom	$1,275	No Change	No Change
3 bedroom	$1,800	No Change	No Change
4 bedroom	$2,150	1%	No Change
Studio	$750	1%	7%

		Comparables
Amphi	$995
Campus Farm	$1,249
Hedrick Acres	$1,347
Keeling	$997
Midtown	$1,122
Miramonte	$899
Palo Verde	$1,095
Rincon Heights	$1,646
Rita Ranch	$1,950
West University	$1,495


Apartments	$999	4%	No Change
Condos	$1,500	2%	No Change
Houses	$1,799	1%	No Change
Rooms	$1,432	9%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

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$1,395

30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,940

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tucson, AZ is 28% lower than the median rent in Casas Adobes, AZ.

More data insights and reports

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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.