Median rents, rental comps, and market trends across 12 zip codes in Tucson, AZ.
Phoenix's more affordable neighbor with University of Arizona demand and a growing defense sector. Same landlord-friendly Arizona laws, lower entry price, less investor competition. Sometimes the second city is the better buy.
Median Asking Rent
$1,220
Rent Change (YoY)
-11.3%
Avg Days on Market
45
Active Rental Listings
3,130
Median List Price
$329,500
Average across 12 zip codes
ZIP | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 85718 | $2,500/mo |
| 85741 | $1,799/mo |
| 85701 | $1,430/mo |
| 85745 | $1,399/mo |
| 85719 | $1,219/mo |
| 85713 | $1,195/mo |
| 85710 | $1,149/mo |
| 85712 | $1,075/mo |
| 85716 | $1,050/mo |
| 85705 | $1,045/mo |
| 85706 | $1,025/mo |
| 85711 | $999/mo |
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| Unit Size | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $775/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $877/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,148/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,723/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,995/mo |
Aggregated median across all Tucson zip codes with available data.
| ZIP | Median List Price |
|---|---|
| 85718 | $720,000 |
| 85701 | $499,900 |
| 85719 | $375,000 |
| 85745 | $351,900 |
| 85741 | $340,000 |
| 85716 | $339,000 |
| 85711 | $320,000 |
| 85710 | $290,000 |
| 85712 | $285,000 |
| 85706 | $275,000 |
| 85713 | $220,000 |
| 85705 | $159,000 |
| Unit Size | Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,190/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,540/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,140/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,470/mo |
Fair Market Rents are published annually by HUD for the Tucson metropolitan area. Local housing authorities use these to set Section 8 voucher payment standards, typically between 90% and 110% of the FMR.
The median asking rent across Tucson, AZ is currently $1,220/month, based on active rental listings across 12 zip codes. Median asking rents have decreased by -11.3% over the past 12 months.
Asking rents vary significantly across the city. ZIP 85718 has the highest median asking rent at $2,500/month, while ZIP 85711 comes in at $999/month.
Rental listings in the area spend an average of 45 days on market before being leased, suggesting a more tenant-friendly market.
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Tucson metro area is $1,540/month. Current median asking rents are near or below the FMR for this area.
Tucson is like Phoenix's more affordable little sibling. The University of Arizona is the main economic driver, bringing a large student renter population and associated research employment. Raytheon and other defense contractors have a significant presence too. Sam Hughes, the Catalina Foothills, and areas near the university are premium. South Tucson and the west side are more affordable. Arizona's landlord-friendly laws apply here. The entry points are lower than Phoenix, and the rent-to-price ratios can be better. Tucson's main limitation is that the economy is less diversified — if the university or defense spending contracts, you'd feel it. But for now, it's an affordable market with solid fundamentals and less investor competition than Phoenix.
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