Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Tucson, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Tucson, AZ rent slipped 7.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,253/month. Renters today are paying $89 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent holding essentially flat recently.

  • Tucson sits 35.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Southwest region with 1,726 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Tucson run around $725/month, 1-bedrooms around $875/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,229/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,795/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,080/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,748/month while apartments sit at $999/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Duffy rents fell 77.2% year over year to $1,025/month across 26 rentals, with La Madera down 65.5% and El Montevideo down 61.1%. These declines contrast with the citywide 7.2% drop, showing localized shifts in Tucson's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Tucson

$1,253/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tucson is $1,253 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $697 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tucson

1,726

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tucson rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Tucson, AZ

Average rent prices in Tucson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $999, whereas a house costs $1,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Tucson run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,149.

Listings

Studio

$725

2%

4%

1 bedroom

$875

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,229

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,080

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,229

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,080

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

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

Median rent price$1,253
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,945

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tucson, AZ is 36% lower than the median rent in Casas Adobes, AZ.

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 & Services4% higher
Groceries4% higher
Health11% higher
Housing6% lower
Transportation5% lower
Utilities4% higher

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Condo for rent in Tucson

Studio

1 bath

$300

Condo for rent

Available Oct 28

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5d+ ago

Dunbar Springs apartment for rent in Tucson

641 N 10th Ave Ste 1 #6, Tucson, AZ 85705

Studio

1 bath

$325

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 8

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Tucson

Studio

1 bath

$350

Condo for rent

Available Apr 28

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5d+ ago

Dunbar Springs apartment for rent in Tucson

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Studio

1 bath

$350

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

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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 $1,253 per month as of June 13, 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 7% since last year.

How does Tucson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tucson is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $697 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tucson?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson are Amphi ($885/mo), Miramonte ($920/mo), and Keeling ($985/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tucson?

To comfortably afford rent in Tucson, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Tucson?

Tucson's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $910 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's diverse neighborhoods and property types.

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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