Tucson, AZ Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Tucson is $921, a 6% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Tucson, AZ
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $921 | 6% | 762 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Tucson, AZ apartment is 762 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Tucson, AZ Apartment Rent Ranges
- < $5002%
- $501-$70031%
- $701-$1,00042%
- $1,001-$1,50020%
- $1,501-$2,0003%
- > $2,0002%
Tucson, AZ Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households44%
- Owner-occupied Households55%
94,607 or 44% of the households in Tucson, AZ are renter-occupied while 116,209 or 55% are owner-occupied.
Tucson, AZ Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Feb / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | $761 | $770 | $785 | $796 | $803 | $820 | $837 | $858 | $875 | $893 | $921 |
| National | $1,340 | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
Average Rent in Tucson, AZ By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Rose | $650 |
| Fairgrounds | $650 |
| Butterfield | $650 |
| Bravo Park Lane | $650 |
| Alvernon Manor | $650 |
| Sunnyside | $664 |
| Los Ranchitos | $664 |
| Drexel Park | $664 |
| Mortimore | $671 |
| Drexel - Alvernon | $671 |
| Cherry Avenue | $671 |
| Toumey Park | $708 |
| Swan Way - Duffy | $708 |
| Sewell | $708 |
| San Clemente - San Gabriel | $708 |
| Rosemont - Aledea Linda | $708 |
| Roberts | $708 |
| Poets Square | $708 |
| Peter Howell | $708 |
| Naylor | $708 |
| Myers | $708 |
| Mitman | $708 |
| Highland Vista Cinco Via | $708 |
| Desert Aire - Loma Linda | $708 |
| Corbett | $708 |
| Colonia Del Valle - Wilshire Heights | $708 |
| Alvernon Heights | $708 |
| Thunderbird Heights - Wilmot Desert | $727 |
| Vista Del Monte | $751 |
| The Garden District | $751 |
| San Carlos | $751 |
| Old Fort Lowell | $751 |
| Oak Flower | $751 |
| Harlan Heights | $751 |
| Glenn Heights | $751 |
| Avondale | $751 |
| Midvale | $755 |
| Terra Del Sol | $756 |
| El G.H.E.K.O. | $756 |
| Dietz | $756 |
| Stella Mann | $760 |
| South Harrison | $760 |
| Saguaro Canyon | $760 |
| Lakeside Park | $760 |
| Groves Lincoln Park | $760 |
| Dodge Flower | $761 |
| Palo Verde | $780 |
| North Dodge | $780 |
| Miramonte | $780 |
| El Conquistador - El Montevideo | $780 |
| Doolen - Fruitvale | $780 |
| Country Glenn | $780 |
| Cabrini | $780 |
| Broadmoor - Broadway | $780 |
| Desert Palms | $791 |
| Broadway Northeast | $791 |
| Harrison East South | $794 |
| Ocotillo Oracle | $815 |
| Northwest Tucson | $815 |
| Miracle Manor | $815 |
| Keeling | $815 |
| Dunbar Spring | $815 |
| Barrio Blue Moon - San Ignacio Yaqui | $815 |
| Barrio Anita | $815 |
| Balboa Heights - Coronado Heights | $815 |
| Amphi | $815 |
| Rillito | $815 |
| Las Vistas | $844 |
| Old Spanish Trail | $846 |
| Julia Keen | $858 |
| Flowing Wells | $891 |
| Rancho Perdido Estates | $899 |
| Bear Canyon | $930 |
| Limberlost | $938 |
| Westside Development | $953 |
| Western Hills | $953 |
| Sunset Villa | $953 |
| South Tucson | $953 |
| South Park | $953 |
| Santa Cruz Southwest | $953 |
| Pueblo Gardens | $953 |
| Enchanted Hills | $953 |
| Dodge Industrial | $953 |
| Barrio Centro | $953 |
| 'A' Mountain | $953 |
| Tucson Park West 1 | $1,009 |
| Tucson Foothills Estates | $1,009 |
| Trails End | $1,009 |
| Starr Pass | $1,009 |
| Sombras Del Cerro | $1,009 |
| Silvercroft | $1,009 |
| Santiago Hills | $1,009 |
| Saguaro Miraflores | $1,009 |
| Menlo Park | $1,009 |
| Lazy Ranch Estates | $1,009 |
| Ironwood Ridge | $1,009 |
| El Rio Acres | $1,009 |
| Brichta | $1,009 |
| Barrio Hollywood | $1,009 |
| Agua Dulce | $1,009 |
| Houghton | $1,049 |
| Eastside Tucson | $1,049 |
| Santa Rita Park | $1,065 |
| Del Cerro Estates | $1,070 |
| Barrio Santa Rosa | $1,083 |
| Prince Tucson | $1,148 |
| West University | $1,166 |
| Iron Horse | $1,166 |
| Feldman's | $1,166 |
| El Cortez | $1,166 |
| Pie Allen | $1,179 |
| Sam Hughes | $1,241 |
| Richland Heights East | $1,241 |
| La Madera | $1,241 |
| Blenman - Elm | $1,241 |
| Arroyo Chico | $1,241 |
| Campus Farm | $1,249 |
| Ranch Estates Of Sunset Hills | $1,276 |
| Continental Reserve | $1,276 |
| Belmont Reserve - Bridlewood West | $1,276 |
| El Presidio | $1,356 |
| Barrio Viejo | $1,356 |
| Armory Park | $1,356 |
| Samos | $1,439 |
| Rincon Heights | $1,439 |
| Richland Heights West | $1,439 |
| North University | $1,439 |
| Mountain View | $1,439 |
| Mountain First Avenue | $1,439 |
| Millville | $1,439 |
| Miles - Barrio San Antonio | $1,439 |
| Jefferson Park | $1,439 |
| Hedrick Acres | $1,439 |
| Catalina Vista | $1,439 |
| Campbell - Grant | $1,439 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson are Alvernon Manor, where the average rent goes for $650/month, Bravo Park Lane, where renters pay $650/mo on average, and Butterfield, where the average rent goes for $650/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Fairgrounds ($650), Rose ($650), and Drexel Park ($664), where the asking prices are below the average Tucson rent of $921/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson are Richland Heights West ($1,439), Rincon Heights ($1,439) and Samos ($1,439).
The most popular neighborhood in Tucson is Desert Palms, where there are 8 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $791. Next up is Dietz, where apartments go for $756/month, followed by Harlan Heights with $751 If you’re looking to rent in Tucson’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Harrison East South, where renters pay $794 on average, and Menlo Park, where the average monthly rent is $1,009.
Tucson | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in 'A' Mountain is 6% lower than in Agua Dulce
'A' Mountain rent is 3% higher than Tucson average
| Average Rent | $953 |
|---|
Agua Dulce rent is 10% higher than Tucson average
| Average Rent | $1,009 |
|---|
How Tucson Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $1,141 | 10% |
| Tucson | $921 | 6% |
| Mesa | $1,098 | 9% |
| Tempe | $1,419 | 6% |
| Scottsdale | $1,598 | 8% |
| Glendale | $1,045 | 9% |
| Casas Adobes | $1,064 | 9% |
| Catalina Foothills | $936 | 3% |
| Oro Valley | $1,085 | 8% |
| Sahuarita | $1,006 | 4% |
| Flowing Wells | $815 | -3% |
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