What is the average apartment size in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ?

The average size for a Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ apartment is 1,205 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.

What is the average rent in Northwest Tucson?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Northwest Tucson is $2,628 per month, a 7.27% increase from last year’s average of $2,450.

What is the average apartment size in Northwest Tucson?

The typical apartment in Northwest Tucson offers about 1,205 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Northwest Tucson?

The typical rent budget in Northwest Tucson ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Northwest Tucson?

In Northwest Tucson, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Northwest Tucson is $2,628, a 7.27% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,450.

Two-beedroom units at $1,859 offer 1,018 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,181 sq ft) for $2,648, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,628	1,205 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$1,859	1,018 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,648	1,181 sq. ft.

Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ rent trends

Rental prices in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ have increased by 7.27% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,450 to $2,628.

What's the typical rent budget in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ?

The largest share of rentals in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ (44%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ?

13,695 or 54% of the households in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ are renter-occupied while 11,663 or 46% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Northwest Tucson?

Oak Flower $805/month

Dodge Flower $815/month

Miracle Manor $845/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,233/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Northwest Tucson?

Barrio Viejo $2,205/month

Northwest Tucson $2,628/month

West University $4,098/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	$4,098
Northwest Tucson	$2,628
Barrio Viejo	$2,205
Pie Allen	$2,115
Bear Canyon	$1,576
Cabrini	$1,568
Broadway Northeast	$1,557
El Presidio	$1,505
Sombras Del Cerro	$1,413
Brichta	$1,350
Tucson Park West 1	$1,339
Campus Farm	$1,335
North University	$1,324
Armory Park	$1,301
Miramonte	$1,297
Feldman's	$1,295
Eastside Tucson	$1,278
Rincon Heights	$1,243
El G.H.E.K.O.	$1,235
Lakeside Park	$1,199
Hedrick Acres	$1,179
Menlo Park	$1,162
Palo Verde	$1,162
Midvale	$1,154
Harrison East South	$1,136
Rancho Perdido Estates	$1,125
Old Fort Lowell	$1,114
La Madera	$1,108
Alvernon Heights	$1,100
Enchanted Hills	$1,090
Prince Tucson	$1,085
Dietz	$1,064
Sam Hughes	$1,048
Sewell	$1,033
Stella Mann	$1,032
Cherry Avenue	$1,026
The Garden District	$1,025
Rillito	$1,024
Limberlost	$1,019
Flowing Wells	$1,013
Desert Palms	$1,011
Santa Cruz Southwest	$992
Terra Del Sol	$991
Drexel Park	$988
Harlan Heights	$978
Sunnyside	$965
Roberts	$961
Highland Vista Cinco Via	$961
Campbell - Grant	$954
Myers	$945
Balboa Heights - Coronado Heights	$925
Amphi	$918
Bravo Park Lane	$912
Avondale	$897
Corbett	$896
North Dodge	$895
Colonia Del Valle - Wilshire Heights	$865
Miracle Manor	$845
Dodge Flower	$815
Oak Flower	$805

Tucson | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Northwest Tucson is 139% higher than in Alvernon Heights

$2,628

Northwest Tucson rent is the same as Tucson average

Average Rent $2,628

$1,100

Alvernon Heights rent is 58% lower than Tucson average

Average Rent $1,100

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 Northwest Tucson 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.