Last updated July 18, 2026

Average Rent in Tucson, AZ & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 17 apartment communities in Tucson, AZ. Updated daily.

Area All Areas Armory Park Casa Cananea Doolen-Fruitvale Flowing Wells Orange Ranch Estates

Tucson 85741 85743 85745

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

Market Average

$1,498/mo

▲ +18.3% from last month

Lowest Available

$995/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

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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
Tucson 85741	$2,315	-	$1,082	3	25
Flowing Wells	$2,105	▼ $322	$999	3	59
Doolen-Fruitvale	$2,028	-	$1,700	1	20
Armory Park	$1,757	▼ $49	$1,350	4	17
Tucson 85743	$1,678	-	$1,335	5	62
Orange Ranch Estates	$1,649	-	$1,146	3	13
Casa Cananea	$1,569	-	$1,400	2	6
Tucson 85745	$1,125	▲ $174	$995	1	10

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Tucson, AZ?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Tucson, AZ is $1,498 per month across 17 apartment communities and 67 available units. Rents have increased $271 (18.3%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is The Crossings on Grande starting at $995/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,498/mo.

Prices range from $995 to $3,720 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 17 units are currently listed.

Tucson, AZ Rent Price History

Timeframe

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
July 2026	$1,645	-	17

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Tucson, AZ

1 Bed

$1,498

from $995 · 67 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Tucson, AZ

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
The Crossings on Grande	$995/mo	$1,070/mo	4	4.2
The Link at 4th Ave	$999/mo	$1,250/mo	14	3.4
Bright Properties	$1,050/mo	$1,186/mo	4	5
Luma Apartments	$1,082/mo	$2,401/mo	2	4.6
Ridgeline Apartment Homes	$1,146/mo	$1,146/mo	1	4.3
Silverbell Springs Luxury Apartments	$1,335/mo	$1,382/mo	10	4.2
Sonoran Terraces Apartment Homes	$1,349/mo	$1,349/mo	1	4.2
Cortland Sun River	$1,400/mo	$1,417/mo	2	4.5
Springs at Continental Ranch	$1,429/mo	$1,537/mo	7	4.1
The Place at Silverbell Gateway	$1,457/mo	$1,543/mo	3	4.7
Cortland North Tucson	$1,500/mo	$1,500/mo	1	4.7
Encantada Tucson National	$1,505/mo	$1,505/mo	1	4.3
Encantada Continental Reserve	$1,532/mo	$1,532/mo	1	4.6
Solstice Marana	$1,749/mo	$1,839/mo	6	4.8
Amavida Marana	$1,789/mo	$1,810/mo	3	4.6
The Gallery on Fifth	$1,850/mo	$1,958/mo	4	4.2
Ari on Fourth	$1,850/mo	$1,900/mo	3	4.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Tucson, AZ

What is the average rent in Tucson, AZ?

The average rent in Tucson, AZ is $1,498 per month as of July 2026, based on 67 units across 17 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Tucson, AZ?

Rent in Tucson, AZ has increased $271 (18.3%) over the past month. The current average is $1,498/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Tucson, AZ?

The most affordable apartment in Tucson, AZ is The Crossings on Grande with units starting at $995/mo.

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

A 1-bedroom apartment in Tucson, AZ averages $1,498/mo, with prices starting at $995/mo across 67 available units.

How many apartments are available in Tucson, AZ?

There are 67 units available across 17 apartment communities in Tucson, AZ.

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

$60,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,498/mo.

Comfortable income

$72,000/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 24% 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	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,498	daily refresh
Utilities	$421	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$523	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,004	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$490	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$783	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$4,718/mo	$56,617/year

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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US-wide rent comparison

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