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Average Rent in Tucson, AZ

22 apartment buildings, 212 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$1,880/mo

+0.9% vs last month

Cheapest

$995/mo

The Crossings on Grande

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22

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Units

212

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 22 properties in Tucson, AZ.

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Median rent trend, last 2 months

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$1,716
Median rent today
Median rent trend in Tucson, AZ $1,450$1,583$1,717$1,850 May 14May 28Jun 18Jul 2Jul 16

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Tucson, AZ Rent Prices

All 22 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 4.2 (149)

The Crossings on Grande

410 N Grande Ave, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA

From $995/mo
Avg $1,125 10 units
#2 3.4 (35)

The Link at 4th Ave

415 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA

From $999/mo
Avg $1,491 26 units
#3 5 (1)

Bright Properties

835 N 6th Ave #1, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA

From $1,050/mo
Avg $1,186 4 units
#4 4.6 (83)

Luma Apartments

2600 W Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741, USA

From $1,082/mo
Avg $2,773 9 units
#5 4.3 (333)

Ridgeline Apartment Homes

3980 W Linda Vista Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85742, USA

From $1,146/mo
Avg $1,310 5 units
#6 4.2 (141)

Silverbell Springs Luxury Apartments

7759 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743, USA

From $1,335/mo
Avg $1,524 21 units
#7 4.2 (135)

Sonoran Terraces Apartment Homes

7887 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741, USA

From $1,349/mo
Avg $1,588 3 units

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The Crossings on Grande apartments in Tucson, AZ

The Crossings on Grande

4.2 (149)

410 N Grande Ave, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA

From $995/mo
10 units
The Link at 4th Ave apartments in Tucson, AZ

The Link at 4th Ave

3.4 (35)

415 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA

From $999/mo
26 units
Bright Properties apartments in Tucson, AZ

Bright Properties

5 (1)

835 N 6th Ave #1, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA

From $1,050/mo
4 units
Luma Apartments apartments in Tucson, AZ

Luma Apartments

4.6 (83)

2600 W Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741, USA

From $1,082/mo
9 units
Ridgeline Apartment Homes apartments in Tucson, AZ

Ridgeline Apartment Homes

4.3 (333)

3980 W Linda Vista Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85742, USA

From $1,146/mo
5 units
Silverbell Springs Luxury Apartments apartments in Tucson, AZ

Silverbell Springs Luxury Apartments

4.2 (141)

7759 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743, USA

From $1,335/mo
21 units

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Tucson, AZ Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Tucson, AZ is $1,880 per month, based on 212 units across 22 apartment communities. Prices range from $995 at The Crossings on Grande to $5,060 at Luma Apartments.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,680/mo $1,350/mo 18
1 Bed $1,498/mo $995/mo 67
2 Bed $1,911/mo $1,082/mo 87
3 Bed $2,214/mo $1,492/mo 23
4 Bed $2,988/mo $1,815/mo 17

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Market Context

Who rents in Tucson, AZ, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Tucson, AZ averages $1,498/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,911/mo. At the local median household income of $54,546, that works out to 41% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.

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 74% 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

$75,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,880/mo.

Comfortable income

$90,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($995/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.

Median household income in Tucson, AZ is $54,546 , about 40% 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) $1,880
Utilities $421
Groceries $523
Transportation $1,004
Healthcare $490
Other goods and services $783
Estimated total $5,100/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 30-Day Change Properties
Tempe, AZ $1,953 +4% -5.2% 24
Scottsdale, AZ $2,469 +31% -6% 20
Avondale, AZ $1,748 -7% -6.2% 19
Glendale, AZ $1,588 -16% -1.8% 14
Goodyear, AZ $1,761 -6% -3.5% 14
Surprise, AZ $1,864 -1% -4.2% 14

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Tucson, AZ?

The average rent in Tucson, AZ is $1,880 per month, based on 212 units across 22 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Tucson, AZ?

The lowest available rent in Tucson, AZ starts at $995 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tucson, AZ?

1-bedroom apartments in Tucson, AZ average $1,498/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $995/mo across 67 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Tucson, AZ?

2-bedroom apartments in Tucson, AZ average $1,911/mo. Units start from $1,082/mo across 87 units currently listed.

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