Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Average rent in
Tucson, AZ

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Tucson, AZ is $1,255. This is -34%, or $646, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,255

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,638

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Tucson, AZ is $1,255. This is -34%, or $646, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
55%
28%
6%
3%
$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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,135. Houses for rent in Tucson, AZ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,725.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$895

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,199

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,775

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,165

6%

4%

Studio

$750

1%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,165

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

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$1,255
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,895

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tucson, AZ is 34% lower than the median rent in Casas Adobes, AZ.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian 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

Apartments for rent in Arizona City

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5d+ ago

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641 N 10th Ave Ste 1 #3, Tucson, AZ 85705

Studio

1 bath

$350

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 22

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5d+ ago

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

Studio

1 bath

$350

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No deposit
3D tour

3d ago

7.8

Very good

An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters

3475 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716

1–2 beds

1 bath

$495–$695

Price drop

Apartment for rent

4240 E Lee St #37 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midtown house for rent in Tucson

1 bed

0 baths

$575

House for rent

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3D tour

2h ago

8.3

Very good

An amentiy

665 N Jefferson Ave, Tucson, AZ 85711

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

6016 S Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

7.7

Very good

6016 S Park Apartments

6016 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706

1–2 beds

1 bath

$595–$795

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Desireable Floorplans and Location - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Desireable Floorplans and Location

460 S Bryant Ave, Tucson, AZ 85711

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$595–$750

Apartment for rent

An affordable neighorhood near some of Tucson's best greeen spaces - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

4d ago

7.9

Very good

1 bed

1 bath

$595

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