Tucson, AZ Rental Market Trends
What is the average rent in Tucson?
The average rent for an apartment in Tucson is $992, a 8% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Tucson, AZ
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $992 | 8% | 761 sq. ft. |
What is the average apartment size in Tucson?
The average size for a Tucson, AZ apartment is 761 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
- < $5001%
- $501-$70019%
- $701-$1,00045%
- $1,001-$1,50027%
- $1,501-$2,0005%
- > $2,0002%
Tucson, AZ Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households45%
- Owner-occupied Households54%
95,698 or 45% of the households in Tucson, AZ are renter-occupied while 116,793 or 54% are owner-occupied.
Tucson, AZ Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Nov / 2020 | Feb / 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | $796 | $803 | $820 | $837 | $858 | $875 | $893 | $921 | $934 | $962 | $992 |
| National | $1,317 | $1,348 | $1,357 | $1,361 | $1,393 | $1,400 | $1,401 | $1,391 | $1,393 | $1,399 |
Average Rent in Tucson, AZ By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Armory Park | $1,511 |
| Barrio Viejo | $1,511 |
| El Presidio | $1,511 |
| Campbell - Grant | $1,431 |
| Catalina Vista | $1,431 |
| Hedrick Acres | $1,431 |
| Jefferson Park | $1,431 |
| Miles - Barrio San Antonio | $1,431 |
| Millville | $1,431 |
| Mountain First Avenue | $1,431 |
| Mountain View | $1,431 |
| North University | $1,431 |
| Richland Heights West | $1,431 |
| Rincon Heights | $1,431 |
| Samos | $1,431 |
| Belmont Reserve - Bridlewood West | $1,385 |
| Continental Reserve | $1,385 |
| Ranch Estates Of Sunset Hills | $1,385 |
| Campus Farm | $1,272 |
| Arroyo Chico | $1,252 |
| Blenman - Elm | $1,252 |
| La Madera | $1,252 |
| Richland Heights East | $1,252 |
| Sam Hughes | $1,252 |
| Pie Allen | $1,217 |
| Barrio Santa Rosa | $1,194 |
| El Cortez | $1,185 |
| Feldman's | $1,185 |
| Iron Horse | $1,185 |
| West University | $1,185 |
| Santa Rita Park | $1,181 |
| Prince Tucson | $1,179 |
| Eastside Tucson | $1,163 |
| Houghton | $1,163 |
| Del Cerro Estates | $1,141 |
| Agua Dulce | $1,068 |
| Barrio Hollywood | $1,068 |
| Brichta | $1,068 |
| El Rio Acres | $1,068 |
| Ironwood Ridge | $1,068 |
| Lazy Ranch Estates | $1,068 |
| Menlo Park | $1,068 |
| Saguaro Miraflores | $1,068 |
| Santiago Hills | $1,068 |
| Silvercroft | $1,068 |
| Sombras Del Cerro | $1,068 |
| Starr Pass | $1,068 |
| Trails End | $1,068 |
| Tucson Foothills Estates | $1,068 |
| Tucson Park West 1 | $1,068 |
| Bear Canyon | $1,026 |
| Limberlost | $1,003 |
| Rancho Perdido Estates | $996 |
| A Mountain | $994 |
| Barrio Centro | $994 |
| Dodge Industrial | $994 |
| Enchanted Hills | $994 |
| Pueblo Gardens | $994 |
| Santa Cruz Southwest | $994 |
| South Park | $994 |
| South Tucson | $994 |
| Sunset Villa | $994 |
| Western Hills | $994 |
| Westside Development | $994 |
| Flowing Wells | $949 |
| Old Spanish Trail | $918 |
| Las Vistas | $913 |
| Rillito | $905 |
| Julia Keen | $904 |
| Amphi | $874 |
| Balboa Heights - Coronado Heights | $874 |
| Barrio Anita | $874 |
| Barrio Blue Moon - San Ignacio Yaqui | $874 |
| Dunbar Spring | $874 |
| Keeling | $874 |
| Miracle Manor | $874 |
| Northwest Tucson | $874 |
| Ocotillo Oracle | $874 |
| Harrison East South | $868 |
| Broadway Northeast | $867 |
| Desert Palms | $867 |
| Midvale | $852 |
| Avondale | $832 |
| Glenn Heights | $832 |
| Harlan Heights | $832 |
| Oak Flower | $832 |
| Old Fort Lowell | $832 |
| San Carlos | $832 |
| The Garden District | $832 |
| Vista Del Monte | $832 |
| Dodge Flower | $831 |
| Broadmoor - Broadway | $830 |
| Cabrini | $830 |
| Country Glenn | $830 |
| Doolen - Fruitvale | $830 |
| El Conquistador - El Montevideo | $830 |
| Miramonte | $830 |
| North Dodge | $830 |
| Palo Verde | $830 |
| Dietz | $824 |
| El G.H.E.K.O. | $824 |
| Terra Del Sol | $824 |
| Groves Lincoln Park | $815 |
| Lakeside Park | $815 |
| Saguaro Canyon | $815 |
| South Harrison | $815 |
| Stella Mann | $815 |
| Thunderbird Heights - Wilmot Desert | $805 |
| Alvernon Heights | $783 |
| Colonia Del Valle - Wilshire Heights | $783 |
| Corbett | $783 |
| Desert Aire - Loma Linda | $783 |
| Highland Vista Cinco Via | $783 |
| Mitman | $783 |
| Myers | $783 |
| Naylor | $783 |
| Peter Howell | $783 |
| Poets Square | $783 |
| Roberts | $783 |
| Rosemont - Aledea Linda | $783 |
| San Clemente - San Gabriel | $783 |
| Sewell | $783 |
| Swan Way - Duffy | $783 |
| Toumey Park | $783 |
| Alvernon Manor | $768 |
| Bravo Park Lane | $768 |
| Butterfield | $768 |
| Fairgrounds | $768 |
| Rose | $768 |
| Drexel Park | $738 |
| Los Ranchitos | $738 |
| Sunnyside | $738 |
| Cherry Avenue | $723 |
| Drexel - Alvernon | $723 |
| Mortimore | $723 |
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson are Cherry Avenue, where the average rent goes for $723/month, Drexel - Alvernon, where renters pay $723/mo on average, and Mortimore, where the average rent goes for $723/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Drexel Park ($738), Los Ranchitos ($738), and Sunnyside ($738), where the asking prices are below the average Tucson rent of $992/mo.
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson?
The most expensive neighborhoods in Tucson are Armory Park ($1,511), Barrio Viejo ($1,511) and El Presidio ($1,511).
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Tucson?
The most popular neighborhood in Tucson is Desert Palms, where there are 10 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $867. Next up is Harrison East South, where apartments go for $868/month, followed by Rancho Perdido Estates with $996 If you’re looking to rent in Tucson’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Amphi, where renters pay $874 on average, and Dietz, where the average monthly rent is $824.
Tucson | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in A Mountain is 7% lower than in Agua Dulce
A Mountain rent is 1% higher than Tucson average
| Average Rent | $994 |
|---|
Agua Dulce rent is 8% higher than Tucson average
| Average Rent | $1,068 |
|---|
How Tucson Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $1,218 | 6% |
| Tucson | $992 | 8% |
| Glendale | $1,149 | 10% |
| Mesa | $1,192 | 8% |
| Tempe | $1,521 | 6% |
| Scottsdale | $1,655 | 3% |
| Avondale | $1,371 | 12% |
| Chandler | $1,466 | 5% |
| Peoria | $1,367 | 10% |
| Surprise | $1,525 | 17% |
| Gilbert | $1,466 | 8% |