Tucson Median Rent Hold Steady in July, Down 3.6% Year-Over-Year
TUCSON, AZ (July 2, 2025) — According to the Apartment List July 2025 Rent Report, Tucson median rents currently stand at $1,062, showing little change from the previous month. On a year-over-year basis, rents are down 3.6%, reflecting a continued softening in the local rental market.
Read on for a closer look at how Tucson’s rental trends compare to broader national patterns.
Tucson Rental Stats
The median rent in Tucson rose by 0.1% in June and has now decreased by a total of 3.6% over the past 12 months. Tucson’s rent growth over the past year is similar to the state average (-3.6%) but has fallen below the national average (-0.7%).
Six months into the year, rents in Tucson have fallen 0.8%. This is a slower rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to June 2024 rents had increased 0.7%.
Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $886 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,137 for a two-bedroom apartment. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $1,062. That ranks #94 among the country’s 100 largest cities.
For comparison, the median rent nationwide is $1,231 for a 1-bedroom unit, $1,387 for a 2-bedroom unit, and $1,401 overall. The median rent in Tucson is 24.2% lower than the national average and is similar to the prices found in Detroit, MI ($1,064), and Cleveland, OH ($1,049).
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Source: Apartment List