← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Tucson, AZ, over the past three years
Rent in Tucson, AZ
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,425
1-year change
+1.4%
3-year change
+3.0%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.6%
Rents in Tucson rose +1.4%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.4% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Tucson, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,425 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,423 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,419 |
| May 2026 | $1,417 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,413 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,410 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,401 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,396 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,390 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,394 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,396 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,402 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,405 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,409 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,408 |
| May 2025 | $1,407 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,402 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,400 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,398 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,398 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,400 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,403 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,404 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,404 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,402 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,402 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,401 |
| May 2024 | $1,397 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,394 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,389 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,387 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,381 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,380 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,378 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,382 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,384 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,384 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,150 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,410 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,710 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,020 |
City typical rent × AZ bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 85701 | $1,299 | +1.5% |
| 85704 | $1,461 | +1.5% |
| 85705 | $1,037 | −0.2% |
| 85706 | $1,385 | −1.8% |
| 85710 | $1,099 | +1.0% |
| 85711 | $1,226 | −1.1% |
| 85712 | $1,107 | +1.4% |
| 85713 | $1,421 | +1.9% |
| 85715 | $1,546 | +1.4% |
| 85716 | $1,181 | +0.6% |
| 85718 | $1,396 | +3.8% |
| 85719 | $1,247 | +2.6% |
| 85730 | $1,568 | +2.3% |
| 85741 | $1,674 | +2.2% |
| 85743 | $1,756 | +4.0% |
| 85745 | $1,497 | +3.0% |
| 85746 | $1,247 | +1.4% |
| 85747 | $1,982 | +0.4% |
| 85748 | $1,886 | +1.6% |
| 85749 | $1,803 | +2.7% |
| 85750 | $1,480 | +5.7% |
| 85756 | $1,963 | +1.0% |
| 85757 | $1,847 | −3.1% |
Negotiating a renewal in Tucson
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Tucson, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −3.1% to +5.7%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.