Tucson City, AZ Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Tucson City is $768, a 3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $745.
Studio apartments in Tucson City rent for $526 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $617 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $805.
Average Rent in Tucson City, AZ
Last updated Jun 2018
| All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $768 | $526 | $617 | $805 | $1,177 |
| Y-o-Y Change | 3% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 1% |
| Average Apartment Size | 725 sq. ft. | 398 sq. ft. | 575 sq. ft. | 867 sq. ft. | 1,108 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Tucson City apartment is 725 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 398 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 575. 2-bedroom apartments in Tucson City have an average size of 867 sq. ft.
Tucson City, AZ Apartment Rent Ranges
- < $50069%
- $501-$70021%
- $701-$1,0008%
- $1,001-$1,5002%
Tucson City, AZ Rent Trends
| Average Rent All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun / 2018 | $768 | $526 | $617 | $805 | $1,177 |
| Sept / 2017 | $762 | $514 | $610 | $808 | $1,189 |
| May / 2017 | $756 | $508 | $602 | $797 | $1,195 |
| Jan / 2017 | $745 | $504 | $591 | $787 | $1,169 |
| Sept / 2016 | $737 | $490 | $584 | $782 | $1,170 |
| May / 2016 | $729 | $494 | $579 | $769 | $1,148 |
| Jan / 2016 | $712 | $475 | $571 | $755 | $1,109 |
| Sept / 2015 | $702 | $470 | $561 | $750 | $1,093 |
| May / 2015 | $694 | $454 | $554 | $743 | $1,073 |
| Jan / 2015 | $684 | $444 | $548 | $731 | $1,063 |
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Average Rent in Tucson City, AZ By Neighborhood
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| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds |
| Rose | $578 | $458 | $545 | $716 | $880 |
| Fairgrounds | $578 | $458 | $545 | $716 | $880 |
| Butterfield | $578 | $458 | $545 | $716 | $880 |
| Bravo Park Lane | $578 | $458 | $545 | $716 | $880 |
| Alvernon Manor | $578 | $458 | $545 | $716 | $880 |
| Sunnyside | $594 | $446 | $536 | $668 | $838 |
| Los Ranchitos | $594 | $446 | $536 | $668 | $838 |
| Drexel Park | $594 | $446 | $536 | $668 | $838 |
| Mortimore | $602 | $437 | $529 | $654 | $833 |
| Drexel - Alvernon | $602 | $437 | $529 | $654 | $833 |
| Cherry Avenue | $602 | $437 | $529 | $654 | $833 |
| Toumey Park | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Swan Way - Duffy | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Sewell | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| San Clemente - San Gabriel | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Rosemont - Aledea Linda | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Roberts | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Poets Square | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Peter Howell | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Naylor | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Myers | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Mitman | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Highland Vista Cinco Via | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Desert Aire - Loma Linda | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Corbett | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Colonia Del Valle - Wilshire Heights | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Alvernon Heights | $620 | $470 | $576 | $747 | $817 |
| Thunderbird Heights - Wilmot Desert | $639 | $470 | $605 | $769 | $827 |
| Midvale | $647 | $458 | $575 | $748 | $851 |
| Terra Del Sol | $653 | $500 | $594 | $728 | $862 |
| El G.H.E.K.O. | $653 | $500 | $594 | $728 | $862 |
| Dietz | $653 | $500 | $594 | $728 | $862 |
| Stella Mann | $658 | $498 | $568 | $730 | $946 |
| South Harrison | $658 | $498 | $568 | $730 | $946 |
| Saguaro Canyon | $658 | $498 | $568 | $730 | $946 |
| Lakeside Park | $658 | $498 | $568 | $730 | $946 |
| Groves Lincoln Park | $658 | $498 | $568 | $730 | $946 |
| Vista Del Monte | $661 | $471 | $633 | $795 | $920 |
| The Garden District | $661 | $471 | $633 | $795 | $920 |
| San Carlos | $661 | $471 | $633 | $795 | $920 |
| Old Fort Lowell | $661 | $471 | $633 | $795 | $920 |
| Oak Flower | $661 | $471 | $633 | $795 | $920 |
| Harlan Heights | $661 | $471 | $633 | $795 | $920 |
| Glenn Heights | $661 | $471 | $633 | $795 | $920 |
| Avondale | $661 | $471 | $633 | $795 | $920 |
| Dodge Flower | $677 | $488 | $636 | $805 | $1,035 |
| Harrison East South | $683 | $500 | $609 | $759 | $921 |
| Desert Palms | $687 | $500 | $618 | $766 | $937 |
| Broadway Northeast | $687 | $500 | $618 | $766 | $937 |
| Palo Verde | $709 | $530 | $643 | $820 | $1,109 |
| North Dodge | $709 | $530 | $643 | $820 | $1,109 |
| Miramonte | $709 | $530 | $643 | $820 | $1,109 |
| El Conquistador - El Montevideo | $709 | $530 | $643 | $820 | $1,109 |
| Doolen - Fruitvale | $709 | $530 | $643 | $820 | $1,109 |
| Country Glenn | $709 | $530 | $643 | $820 | $1,109 |
| Cabrini | $709 | $530 | $643 | $820 | $1,109 |
| Broadmoor - Broadway | $709 | $530 | $643 | $820 | $1,109 |
| Rillito | $725 | $490 | $680 | $850 | $1,178 |
| Old Spanish Trail | $726 | $498 | $620 | $792 | $993 |
| Las Vistas | $776 | $512 | $540 | $724 | $1,199 |
| Rancho Perdido Estates | $789 | $510 | $687 | $890 | $1,091 |
| Julia Keen | $790 | $540 | $602 | $782 | $1,199 |
| Ocotillo Oracle | $809 | $472 | $581 | $765 | $1,582 |
| Northwest Tucson | $809 | $472 | $581 | $765 | $1,582 |
| Miracle Manor | $809 | $472 | $581 | $765 | $1,582 |
| Keeling | $809 | $472 | $581 | $765 | $1,582 |
| Dunbar Spring | $809 | $472 | $581 | $765 | $1,582 |
| Barrio Blue Moon - San Ignacio Yaqui | $809 | $472 | $581 | $765 | $1,582 |
| Barrio Anita | $809 | $472 | $581 | $765 | $1,582 |
| Balboa Heights - Coronado Heights | $809 | $472 | $581 | $765 | $1,582 |
| Amphi | $809 | $472 | $581 | $765 | $1,582 |
| Bear Canyon | $830 | $510 | $709 | $915 | $1,141 |
| Flowing Wells | $853 | $472 | $615 | $819 | $1,364 |
| Limberlost | $865 | $495 | $674 | $918 | $1,383 |
| Westside Development | $892 | $555 | $536 | $727 | $1,223 |
| Western Hills | $892 | $555 | $536 | $727 | $1,223 |
| Sunset Villa | $892 | $555 | $536 | $727 | $1,223 |
| South Tucson | $892 | $555 | $536 | $727 | $1,223 |
| South Park | $892 | $555 | $536 | $727 | $1,223 |
| Santa Cruz Southwest | $892 | $555 | $536 | $727 | $1,223 |
| Pueblo Gardens | $892 | $555 | $536 | $727 | $1,223 |
| Enchanted Hills | $892 | $555 | $536 | $727 | $1,223 |
| Dodge Industrial | $892 | $555 | $536 | $727 | $1,223 |
| Barrio Centro | $892 | $555 | $536 | $727 | $1,223 |
| 'A' Mountain | $892 | $555 | $536 | $727 | $1,223 |
| Del Cerro Estates | $943 | $1,069 | $720 | $932 | $1,162 |
| Prince Tucson | $952 | $642 | $695 | $941 | $1,630 |
| West University | $989 | $574 | $629 | $917 | $1,736 |
| Iron Horse | $989 | $574 | $629 | $917 | $1,736 |
| Feldman's | $989 | $574 | $629 | $917 | $1,736 |
| El Cortez | $989 | $574 | $629 | $917 | $1,736 |
| Barrio Santa Rosa | $996 | $879 | $730 | $974 | $1,428 |
| Santa Rita Park | $1,000 | $751 | $645 | $883 | $1,485 |
| Sam Hughes | $1,007 | $639 | $666 | $948 | $1,733 |
| Richland Heights East | $1,007 | $639 | $666 | $948 | $1,733 |
| La Madera | $1,007 | $639 | $666 | $948 | $1,733 |
| Blenman - Elm | $1,007 | $639 | $666 | $948 | $1,733 |
| Arroyo Chico | $1,007 | $639 | $666 | $948 | $1,733 |
| Pie Allen | $1,010 | $629 | $647 | $948 | $1,775 |
| Campus Farm | $1,022 | $691 | $710 | $983 | $1,687 |
| Ranch Estates Of Sunset Hills | $1,055 | $1,069 | $946 | $1,112 | $1,296 |
| Continental Reserve | $1,055 | $1,069 | $946 | $1,112 | $1,296 |
| Belmont Reserve - Bridlewood West | $1,055 | $1,069 | $946 | $1,112 | $1,296 |
| Samos | $1,144 | $693 | $678 | $1,023 | $1,822 |
| Rincon Heights | $1,144 | $693 | $678 | $1,023 | $1,822 |
| Richland Heights West | $1,144 | $693 | $678 | $1,023 | $1,822 |
| North University | $1,144 | $693 | $678 | $1,023 | $1,822 |
| Mountain View | $1,144 | $693 | $678 | $1,023 | $1,822 |
| Mountain First Avenue | $1,144 | $693 | $678 | $1,023 | $1,822 |
| Millville | $1,144 | $693 | $678 | $1,023 | $1,822 |
| Miles - Barrio San Antonio | $1,144 | $693 | $678 | $1,023 | $1,822 |
| Jefferson Park | $1,144 | $693 | $678 | $1,023 | $1,822 |
| Hedrick Acres | $1,144 | $693 | $678 | $1,023 | $1,822 |
| Catalina Vista | $1,144 | $693 | $678 | $1,023 | $1,822 |
| Campbell - Grant | $1,144 | $693 | $678 | $1,023 | $1,822 |
| El Presidio | $1,267 | $879 | $1,031 | $1,351 | $2,006 |
| Barrio Viejo | $1,267 | $879 | $1,031 | $1,351 | $2,006 |
| Armory Park | $1,267 | $879 | $1,031 | $1,351 | $2,006 |
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The most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson City are Alvernon Manor, where the average rent goes for $578/month, Bravo Park Lane, where renters pay $578/mo on average, and Butterfield, where the average rent goes for $578/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Fairgrounds ($578), Rose ($578), and Drexel Park ($594), where the asking prices are below the average Tucson City rent of $768/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson City are Armory Park ($1,267), Barrio Viejo ($1,267) and El Presidio ($1,267).
Tucson City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in 'A' Mountain is 44% higher than in Alvernon Heights
$892
'A' Mountain rent is 16% higher than Tucson City average
| All rentals | $892 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $555 |
| 1 Bed | $536 |
| 2 Beds | $727 |
| 3 Beds | $1,223 |
$620
Alvernon Heights rent is 19% lower than Tucson City average
| All rentals | $620 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $470 |
| 1 Bed | $576 |
| 2 Beds | $747 |
| 3 Beds | $817 |
How Does Tucson City Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson City | $768 | 3% |
| Casas Adobes | $925 | 7% |
| Catalina Foothills | $839 | 6% |
| Oro Valley | $958 | 5% |
| Marana | $959 | 7% |
| Sahuarita | $924 | 8% |
| Drexel Heights | $701 | 5% |
| Flowing Wells | $809 | 5% |
For more information about the Tucson City rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
Cheapest Listings on RENTCafé
- The Place at 7400
- Mission Sierra Apartments*
- Mission Sierra Apartments I
- Alegria Apartment Homes
- Las Brisas Apartment Homes
- San Mateo
- La Hacienda Apartment Homes
- Sunflower Apartments
- The Springs Apartments
- Vista Montana
- River Oaks Apartments
- Zona Village
- Riverstone
- Canyon Creek
- Desert Springs Apartments
- Woodridge
- The Place at Twenty-Two
- Sycamore Creek Apartments
- Casa Bella
- Fountain Plaza
Mid-priced Listings on RENTCafé
- Altamira Apartments
- The Enclave Apartment Homes
- Hampton Park
- Palm Shadows Apartments
- Somerpointe
- Estancia
- The Place at Spanish Trail
- Canyon Oaks
- Colonia and Hacienda Del Rio
- Mission Vista
- Zona Rio
- Mission Tierra
- The Woods Apartments
- Saguaro Villas
- Copper Creek
- Claremont Villas
- Brittany Court
- Fort Lowell Apartments
- The Junction at Iron Horse
- Main Gate Village Apartments
Most Expensive Listings on RENTCafé
- The Place at Broadway East
- Treehouse
- Cottonwood Creek
- La Quinta
- El Dorado Place
- Finisterra Luxury Rentals
- Casa de Encanto
- 401 E Alturas St
- 6160 S Morris Blvd
- 3728 E Drexel Manor
- 5965 S Avenida Selva Del Ocote
- 178 W Calle Nueva Vida
- 6056 S Sweet Birch Lane
- 4702 E 25th St
- 4661 S Paseo Rio Bravo
- 6065 E Gull Court
- 10 E Corona Rd
- 6976 S Martlet Drive
- 7041 S Dunnock Drive
- SFH0010
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Tucson City apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.