Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Northwest Tucson is $2,752, a 12.05% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,456.
Average rent in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ
Last updated: April 23, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,752 | 1,205 sq. ft. |
Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ rent trends
Rental prices in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ have increased by 12.05% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,456 to $2,752.
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?
340 or 54% of the households in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ are renter-occupied while 289 or 46% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Northwest Tucson?
Dodge Flower $807/month
Balboa Heights - Coronado Heights $831/month
Corbett $859/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,202/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Northwest Tucson?
Pie Allen $2,215/month
Northwest Tucson $2,752/month
West University $4,021/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 | $4,021 |
| Northwest Tucson | $2,752 |
| Pie Allen | $2,215 |
| Barrio Viejo | $2,212 |
| South Park | $1,646 |
| Bear Canyon | $1,587 |
| Cabrini | $1,457 |
| Broadway Northeast | $1,456 |
| El Presidio | $1,454 |
| Tucson Park West 1 | $1,345 |
| Sombras Del Cerro | $1,325 |
| North University | $1,324 |
| Eastside Tucson | $1,317 |
| Campus Farm | $1,279 |
| Brichta | $1,255 |
| Armory Park | $1,238 |
| Miramonte | $1,218 |
| Hedrick Acres | $1,184 |
| Feldman's | $1,177 |
| Lakeside Park | $1,175 |
| Palo Verde | $1,172 |
| Old Fort Lowell | $1,171 |
| Rancho Perdido Estates | $1,167 |
| Midvale | $1,139 |
| Alvernon Heights | $1,120 |
| Harrison East South | $1,097 |
| El G.H.E.K.O. | $1,091 |
| Menlo Park | $1,070 |
| Enchanted Hills | $1,065 |
| Flowing Wells | $1,059 |
| Rillito | $1,052 |
| Prince Tucson | $1,051 |
| La Madera | $1,038 |
| Dietz | $1,031 |
| Sam Hughes | $1,013 |
| Cherry Avenue | $1,002 |
| Desert Palms | $999 |
| Stella Mann | $987 |
| The Garden District | $982 |
| Sunnyside | $972 |
| Drexel Park | $971 |
| Limberlost | $970 |
| Terra Del Sol | $966 |
| Highland Vista Cinco Via | $963 |
| Sewell | $961 |
| Harlan Heights | $941 |
| Myers | $937 |
| Oak Flower | $925 |
| Santa Cruz Southwest | $913 |
| Amphi | $904 |
| Miracle Manor | $898 |
| Avondale | $884 |
| Colonia Del Valle - Wilshire Heights | $864 |
| Corbett | $859 |
| Balboa Heights - Coronado Heights | $831 |
| Dodge Flower | $807 |
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Tucson | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Northwest Tucson is 146% higher than in Alvernon Heights
$2,752
Northwest Tucson rent is the same as Tucson average
Average Rent
$2,752
$1,120
Alvernon Heights rent is 59% lower than Tucson average
Average Rent
$1,120
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.