Average Rent in Tucson, AZ
12 apartment buildings, 75 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,440/mo
Cheapest
$695/mo
Properties
12
Units
75
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 12 properties in Tucson, AZ.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Tucson, AZ Rent Prices
All 12 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Fort Lowell Realty & Property Management
2026 E Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
The Crossings on Grande
410 N Grande Ave, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
The Link at 4th Ave
415 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
Two East Congress
2 East Congress Leasing Office @ 1E, Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
The Gallery on Fifth
127 S 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
1 West Broadway
1 West Broadway Leasing Office @, 1 E Broadway Blvd Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
Ari on Fourth
211 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Lowell Realty & Property Management 2026 E Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA | $695 | $1,609 | $1.51 | 4.3 (1014) | 4 |
| 2 | The Crossings on Grande 410 N Grande Ave, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA | $745 | $967 | $1.59 | 4.2 (149) | 9 |
| 3 | The Link at 4th Ave 415 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA | $1,017 | $1,379 | $2.52 | 3.4 (35) | 41 |
| 4 | Two East Congress 2 East Congress Leasing Office @ 1E, Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA | $1,350 | $1,350 | -- | 5 (9) | 1 |
| 5 | The Gallery on Fifth 127 S 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA | $1,430 | $1,672 | $2.71 | 4.2 (25) | 16 |
| 6 | 1 West Broadway 1 West Broadway Leasing Office @, 1 E Broadway Blvd Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA | $1,870 | $2,165 | $4.33 | 4.7 (18) | 2 |
| 7 | Ari on Fourth 211 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA | $1,900 | $1,900 | $3.39 | 4.8 (298) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
Fort Lowell Realty & Property Management
4.3 (1014)2026 E Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
The Crossings on Grande
4.2 (149)410 N Grande Ave, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
The Link at 4th Ave
3.4 (35)415 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
Two East Congress
5 (9)2 East Congress Leasing Office @ 1E, Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
The Gallery on Fifth
4.2 (25)127 S 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
1 West Broadway
4.7 (18)1 West Broadway Leasing Office @, 1 E Broadway Blvd Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
Tucson, AZ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Tucson, AZ is $1,440 per month, based on 75 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $695 at Fort Lowell Realty & Property Management to $2,009 at One East Broadway.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650/mo | $895/mo | 16 |
| 1 Bed | $1,261/mo | $695/mo | 38 |
| 2 Bed | $1,522/mo | $995/mo | 20 |
| 4 Bed | $3,250/mo | $3,250/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Tucson, AZ, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Tucson, AZ averages $1,261/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,522/mo. At the local median household income of $54,546, that works out to 32% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Tucson, AZ at $1,079/mo. The current tracked market average runs 33% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Tucson, AZ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Tucson
Demand in the Tucson rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Raytheon Technologies
- University of Arizona
- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
- Banner Health
Mean one-way commute in Tucson, AZ is 22 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tucson, AZ?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$58,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,440/mo.
Comfortable income
$69,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($695/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Tucson, AZ is $54,546 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Tucson, AZ
Overall prices in Tucson, AZ runs below the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Tucson, AZ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,440 |
| Utilities | $421 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,004 |
| Healthcare | $490 |
| Other goods and services | $783 |
| Estimated total | $4,660/mo |
Population
543,348
Median household income
$54,546
Census median rent
$1,079/mo
Rent as % of income
32.2%
Median age
34.6
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Arizona
How Tucson, AZ rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Tucson, AZ | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,228 | +55% | 36 |
| Tempe, AZ | $2,049 | +42% | 24 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | $2,528 | +76% | 22 |
| Glendale, AZ | $1,597 | +11% | 22 |
| Avondale, AZ | $1,764 | +23% | 18 |
| Peoria, AZ | $1,675 | +16% | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tucson, AZ?
The average rent in Tucson, AZ is $1,440 per month, based on 75 units across 12 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Tucson, AZ?
The lowest available rent in Tucson, AZ starts at $695 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tucson, AZ?
1-bedroom apartments in Tucson, AZ average $1,261/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $695/mo across 38 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Tucson, AZ?
2-bedroom apartments in Tucson, AZ average $1,522/mo. Units start from $995/mo across 20 units currently listed.
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