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Average Rent in Tucson, AZ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Tucson, AZ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,261/mo
▲ +5.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$695/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
38
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ
Compare average rent across Tucson, AZ neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armory Park | $1,730 | $1,350 | 5 | 21 |
| Jefferson Park | $1,609 | $695 | 1 | 4 |
| Flowing Wells | $1,379 | $1,017 | 1 | 41 |
| Tucson 85745 | $967 | $745 | 1 | 9 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Tucson, AZ?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Tucson, AZ is $1,261 per month across 5 apartment communities and 38 available units. Rents have increased $70 (5.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Fort Lowell Realty & Property Management starting at $695/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,261/mo.
Prices range from $695 to $1,910 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 17 units are currently listed.
Tucson, AZ Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Tucson, AZ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Tucson, AZ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lowell Realty & Property Management | $695/mo | $695/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| The Crossings on Grande | $745/mo | $778/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| The Link at 4th Ave | $1,017/mo | $1,216/mo | 28 | 3.4 |
| The Gallery on Fifth | $1,650/mo | $1,786/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| Ari on Fourth | $1,900/mo | $1,900/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
Google Search Trends for Tucson, AZ Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Tucson, AZ
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$50,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,261/mo.
Comfortable income
$61,000/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 10% 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) | $1,261 |
| Utilities | $421 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,004 |
| Healthcare | $490 |
| Other goods and services | $783 |
| Estimated total | $4,481/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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