Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
Tucson, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
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.
Compared to national trends
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
7%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.
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
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% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Amphi | $885 | |
Campus Farm | $1,175 | |
Hedrick Acres | $1,300 | |
Keeling | $985 | |
Midtown | $1,055 | |
Midvale Park | $1,408 | |
Miramonte | $920 | |
Palo Verde | $991 | |
Rita Ranch | $1,925 | |
West University | $1,375 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $999 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,747 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,345 | 1% | No Change |
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%
West University
Average rent
$1,375
Campus Farm
Average rent
$1,175
Midtown
Average rent
$1,055
Miramonte
Average rent
$920
Palo Verde
Average rent
$991
Amphi
Average rent
$885
Hedrick Acres
Average rent
$1,300
Keeling
Average rent
$985
Midvale Park
Average rent
$1,408
Rita Ranch
Average rent
$1,925
Apartments
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,747
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,345
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
36%lower than the national median
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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,945
1%$2,195
10%$2,497
6%$1,757
8%$1,700
12%$2,235
1%$2,500
1%$2,105
5%$1,350
29%$1,499
43%$2,117
3%$1,895
3%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 | 4% higher |
| Groceries | 4% higher |
| Health | 11% 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
$300
Condo for rent
Available Oct 28
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
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Tucson
Studio
1 bath
$350
Condo for rent
Available Apr 28
5d+ ago
Dunbar Springs apartment for rent in Tucson
641 N 10th Ave Ste 1 #1, Tucson, AZ 85705
Studio
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
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
4 beds
4 baths
$7,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tucson
7968 N Placita Marquitos, Tucson, AZ 85704
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Tucson
5965 N Sabino Shadow Ln, Tucson, AZ 85750
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
7400 E Golf Links Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,792
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
7671 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$767–$1,836
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8600 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson, AZ 85710
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,019–$2,484
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
6340 S Santa Clara Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$761–$2,056
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8600 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson, AZ 85710
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,019–$2,484
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8485 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85710
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$2,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2660 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$650–$1,049
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
7400 E Golf Links Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,792
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
7671 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$767–$1,836
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8600 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson, AZ 85710
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,019–$2,484
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
6340 S Santa Clara Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$761–$2,056
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 $1,253 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).