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Sahuarita

Pop. 35,862·17th most expensive in Arizona·Sahuarita rents are up 7.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,925/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$37
Rising (Monthly)
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Sahuarita · $1,925
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
72/100
Good value
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Rents are 11% below what Sahuarita's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,925/mo
Expected by trend
$2,159/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,760
4 BR+
$3,200
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,970/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,925 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,100/yr
At $1,925/mo median
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Rents are up 7.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.4% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sahuarita, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 44% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,862
Median income
$104,680
Median age
37.2
Renters
19%
Age distribution
27.9%
17.9%
24.4%
21.1%
Under 1827.9%
18–3417.9%
35–5424.4%
55–648.7%
65+21.1%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
64.8%
39.1%
White64.8%
Black3.5%
Hispanic39.1%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
16.6%
34.3%
44%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma16.6%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+44%
Housing tenure
81%
19%
Owner81%
Renter19%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Sahuarita, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,557 → $1,925
up 23.6%
Income
$91,110 → $104,680
up 14.9%
Population
33,524 → 35,862
up 7.0%
Renter share
18.3% → 19%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
40.8% → 44%
+3.2 pts
Median age
36.3 → 37.2
+0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Sahuarita, AZ has shifted from $1,557 to $1,925, up 23.6% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in Sahuarita, AZ now reports about $104,680, up from $91,110 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Sahuarita, AZ adding about 2,338 residents over the five-year window, up 7.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 40.8% to 44% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Sahuarita, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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About renting in Sahuarita, AZ

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sahuarita is $1,925/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,350/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,970/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,510/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,760/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($104,680/yr), Sahuarita ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sahuarita an affordable city for renters?

Sahuarita is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,925/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($104,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sahuarita falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sahuarita?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,925/mo in Sahuarita. The local median household income is $104,680/yr, meaning the typical Sahuarita household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sahuarita?

Rent in Sahuarita has increased 7.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Sahuarita rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Sahuarita is one of the pricier cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #17 out of 49 tracked cities at $1,925/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sahuarita?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sahuarita ($1,925/mo): South Tucson ($1,167/mo), Rio Rico ($1,407/mo), Tucson ($1,421/mo).

What percentage of Sahuarita residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19% of Sahuarita households are renters, while 81% are owner-occupied. Sahuarita leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sahuarita rent compare to the national average?

Sahuarita's median rent of $1,925/mo is $37 (2%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #17 out of 49 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,925/mo, rent takes ~22% of Sahuarita's median household income ($104,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sahuarita 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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