Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ Rental Market Trends
Last updated: September 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Menlo Park is $1,055, a 8.08% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,147.
One-bedroom apartments provide 560 square feet for $974, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-bedroom units at $1,274 offer 821 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ
Last updated: September 02, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,055 | 617 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $974 | 560 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,274 | 821 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ rent trends
Rental prices in Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ have decreased by 8.08% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,147 to $1,055.
What's the typical rent budget in Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ?
The largest share of rentals in Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ (65%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ?
267 or 33% of the households in Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ are renter-occupied while 538 or 67% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Menlo Park?
Dodge Flower $777/month
Drexel Park $804/month
North Dodge $817/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,181/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Menlo Park?
Pie Allen $2,250/month
Northwest Tucson $2,665/month
West University $3,551/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Tucson, AZ By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| West University | $3,551 |
| Northwest Tucson | $2,665 |
| Pie Allen | $2,250 |
| Barrio Viejo | $2,243 |
| South Park | $1,619 |
| Bear Canyon | $1,616 |
| Broadway Northeast | $1,548 |
| El Presidio | $1,463 |
| Sombras Del Cerro | $1,348 |
| Eastside Tucson | $1,336 |
| North University | $1,324 |
| Tucson Park West 1 | $1,305 |
| Armory Park | $1,299 |
| Campus Farm | $1,292 |
| Feldman's | $1,290 |
| Miramonte | $1,289 |
| Cabrini | $1,283 |
| Brichta | $1,223 |
| Lakeside Park | $1,212 |
| Rancho Perdido Estates | $1,176 |
| Old Fort Lowell | $1,166 |
| Palo Verde | $1,144 |
| Rincon Heights | $1,143 |
| Midvale | $1,139 |
| El G.H.E.K.O. | $1,137 |
| Hedrick Acres | $1,091 |
| Harrison East South | $1,086 |
| Alvernon Heights | $1,070 |
| La Madera | $1,064 |
| Menlo Park | $1,055 |
| Prince Tucson | $1,051 |
| Enchanted Hills | $1,030 |
| Sam Hughes | $1,029 |
| Flowing Wells | $1,029 |
| Rillito | $999 |
| Desert Palms | $995 |
| Limberlost | $990 |
| Sewell | $988 |
| Dietz | $983 |
| Terra Del Sol | $981 |
| Cherry Avenue | $969 |
| Sunnyside | $968 |
| Harlan Heights | $960 |
| Highland Vista Cinco Via | $952 |
| Myers | $933 |
| Amphi | $929 |
| Stella Mann | $923 |
| Corbett | $909 |
| The Garden District | $898 |
| Oak Flower | $871 |
| Balboa Heights - Coronado Heights | $856 |
| Avondale | $846 |
| Santa Cruz Southwest | $842 |
| Colonia Del Valle - Wilshire Heights | $839 |
| Miracle Manor | $833 |
| North Dodge | $817 |
| Drexel Park | $804 |
| Dodge Flower | $777 |
/
/
Tucson | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Menlo Park is 1% lower than in Alvernon Heights
$1,055
Menlo Park rent is the same as Tucson average
Average Rent
$1,055
$1,070
Alvernon Heights rent is 1% higher than Tucson average
Average Rent
$1,070
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Menlo Park apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.