Sahara
919 N Stone Ave,
Tucson, AZ 85705
Studio - 2 Beds | $749 - $1,007
Rental Market Trends in Tucson, AZ
What is the average rent in Tucson, AZ?
$1,007/month
Average Rent
595 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Tucson, AZ is $1,007 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/month, making renting in Tucson more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Tucson, you can expect to pay about $809 per month for a studio, $1,007 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,291 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,698 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Tucson, AZ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $9 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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2024
Rent Ranges in Tucson, AZ
Last Updated December 2024
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
29%
Below $700/month
31%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
8%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson?
Based on current rent prices, Limberlost, Sunnyside and Ward 5 are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Tucson, Iron Horse and Menlo Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson.
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Average Rent
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Which Tucson neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Tucson with the most apartments available are Central Tucson, Ward 2 and Catalina Foothills .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tucson, AZ?
Because the average rent in Tucson is $1,007, you’ll want to make about $3,356 per month or $40,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Tucson, AZ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Tucson, AZ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$670/month
$1,117/month
One Bedroom
$852/month
$1,575/month
Two Bedroom
$1,049/month
$2,049/month
Three Bedroom
$1,433/month
$2,317/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.