Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 20, 2026
Average rent in
Tucson, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Tucson, AZ rent slipped 4.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,295/month. Renters today are paying $41 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Tucson sits 31.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 1,702 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Tucson rent for about $718/month, 1-bedrooms around $850/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,050/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,700/month while apartments sit at $995/month, reflecting the city's balanced inventory split.
Neighborhood spotlight
Bravo Park Lane rents fell 51.1% year over year to $1,000/month across 22 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.1% drop and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Tucson
$1,295/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Tucson is $1,295 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $605 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tucson
1,702
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tucson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tucson, AZ
Average rent prices in Tucson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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
Tucson, AZ
Rent prices in Tucson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tucson is $995, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Tucson run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $718 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,050 | 2% |  5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Amphi | $897 | |
Campus Farm | $1,047 | |
Hedrick Acres | $1,295 | |
Keeling | $950 | |
Limberlost | $1,395 | |
Midtown | $1,000 | |
Miramonte | $915 | |
Palo Verde | $1,043 | |
Rita Ranch | $1,925 | |
West University | $1,257 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,265 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$718
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Campus Farm
Average rent
$1,047
Miramonte
Average rent
$915
Midtown
Average rent
$1,000
Amphi
Average rent
$897
Keeling
Average rent
$950
Palo Verde
Average rent
$1,043
Hedrick Acres
Average rent
$1,295
West University
Average rent
$1,257
Rita Ranch
Average rent
$1,925
Limberlost
Average rent
$1,395
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,265
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in Tucson, AZ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Tucson and Casas Adobes by all bedroom counts and property types.
Tucson
32%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tucson, AZ is 32% lower than the median rent in Casas Adobes, AZ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,900
3%$2,299
3%$2,322
3%$1,699
2%$1,395
21%$2,040
1%$2,450
2%$2,295
2%$1,250
2%$950
39%$2,010
1%$1,900
7%Cost of living in Tucson, AZ
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 10% higher |
| Housing | 6% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Tucson, AZ
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Tucson
Studio
1 bath
$350
Condo for rent
Available Apr 28
1d ago
1413 N Columbus Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
1 bed
1 bath
$495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5755 S Fontana Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706
1 bed
1 bath
$495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Amphi house for rent in Tucson
3941 N 4th Ave #9, Tucson, AZ 85705
1 bed
1 bath
$500
House for rent
Available Jun 2
5d+ ago
Bear Canyon house for rent in Tucson
8959 E Woodland Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749
4 beds
4 baths
$22,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tucson
7274 W El Camino Del Cerro #1, Tucson, AZ 85745
3 beds
3 baths
$7,500
House for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
Rincon Heights apartment for rent in Tucson
1625 E 8th St, Tucson, AZ 85719
5 beds
5 baths
$6,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tucson
11321 E Prospect Ln, Tucson, AZ 85749
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
8485 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85710
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$807–$2,045
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
3980 W Linda Vista Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85742
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,179–$2,479
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
7671 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$1,676
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
8485 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85710
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$807–$2,045
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
7671 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$1,676
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8600 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson, AZ 85710
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$926–$2,128
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7400 E Golf Links Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$715–$1,969
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
3980 W Linda Vista Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85742
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,179–$2,479
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
7671 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$1,676
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8600 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson, AZ 85710
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$926–$2,128
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Tucson, AZ
Quick answers to common questions about the Tucson rental market.
How much is rent in Tucson?
The average rent in Tucson is $1,295 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tucson?
Average rent prices in Tucson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Tucson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tucson is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $605 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tucson?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson are Amphi ($897/mo), Miramonte ($915/mo), and Keeling ($950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Tucson?
To comfortably afford rent in Tucson, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Tucson?
December offers the best rental opportunities in Tucson, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition among renters compared to March, which sees the highest demand.
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).