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Average Rent in Tucson, AZ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Tucson, AZ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,094/mo
▼ 0.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,496/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
27
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Tucson, AZ
41 listed units across 8 buildings offering 3 bed units in Tucson, AZ dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $76/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Residential | Unit 14 | $2,355 | $1,760 | $595 |
| Amavida Marana | Unit 7106, Copper | $1,849 | $1,639 | $210 |
| Solstice Marana | Unit 10204 | $2,069 | $1,899 | $170 |
| Springs at Continental Ranch | Unit 13, Portofino | $1,551 | $1,396 | $155 |
| Springs at Continental Ranch | Unit 3, Barcelona | $1,731 | $1,613 | $118 |
| Springs at Continental Ranch | Unit 10, Marseilles | $1,915 | $1,802 | $113 |
| Solstice Marana | Unit 20101 | $2,399 | $2,299 | $100 |
| Solstice Marana | Unit 22104 | $1,749 | $1,649 | $100 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ
Compare average rent across Tucson, AZ neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doolen-Fruitvale | $1,976 | ▼ $6 | $1,755 | 1 | 15 |
| Armory Park | $1,934 | ▼ $65 | $1,459 | 5 | 22 |
| Heritage Hills | $1,900 | ▼ $429 | $1,594 | 3 | 42 |
| Orange Ranch Estates | $1,732 | ▼ $78 | $1,159 | 2 | 32 |
| Tucson 85743 | $1,679 | ▼ $82 | $1,221 | 5 | 78 |
| Casa Cananea | $1,622 | ▲ $93 | $1,434 | 2 | 23 |
| Flowing Wells | $1,349 | ▼ $106 | $995 | 2 | 24 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Tucson, AZ?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Tucson, AZ is $2,094 per month across 10 apartment communities and 27 available units. Rents have decreased $5 (0.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Ridgeline Apartment Homes starting at $1,496/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,094/mo.
Prices range from $1,496 to $2,775 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Tucson, AZ Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,756 | - | 11 |
| August 2026 | $1,787 | +$31 | 11 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Tucson, AZ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Tucson, AZ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline Apartment Homes | $1,496/mo | $1,496/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Progress Residential | $1,755/mo | $1,939/mo | 10 | 4 |
| Springs at Continental Ranch | $1,802/mo | $1,877/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Encantada Tucson National | $1,927/mo | $1,940/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Encantada Continental Reserve | $2,014/mo | $2,037/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Amavida Marana | $2,099/mo | $2,099/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Cortland North Tucson | $2,140/mo | $2,140/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
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
$84,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,094/mo.
Comfortable income
$101,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,496/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Tucson, AZ is $54,546 , about 46% 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) | $2,094 |
| Utilities | $421 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,004 |
| Healthcare | $490 |
| Other goods and services | $783 |
| Estimated total | $5,314/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.
Google Search Trends for Tucson, AZ Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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