Studio Apartment Rent in South Tucson, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in South Tucson, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +55% lower than the citywide median of $1,573 and +45% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in South Tucson
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in South Tucson
Compare South Tucson's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson (this page) | $713 |
| 2 | Winslow | $903 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $942 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 5 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 6 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 8 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 9 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 10 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 11 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 12 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 13 | Show Low | $1,100 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,105 |
| 15 | Phoenix | $1,131 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,043 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $1,972 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $1,850 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,808 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,780 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,780 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,730 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,690 |
| 13 | Flagstaff | $1,670 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,650 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,604 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than South Tucson.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs South Tucson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 3.2 mi | $1,022 | +$309 (+43%) |
| Oro Valley, AZ | 14.9 mi | $1,410 | +$697 (+98%) |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 19.7 mi | $1,350 | +$637 (+89%) |
| Vail, AZ | 26 mi | $1,410 | +$697 (+98%) |
| Green Valley, AZ | 26.8 mi | $1,020 | +$307 (+43%) |
| Marana, AZ | 27.9 mi | $1,320 | +$607 (+85%) |
| Florence, AZ | 53 mi | $1,370 | +$657 (+92%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 61.6 mi | $942 | +$229 (+32%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 67.2 mi | $1,320 | +$607 (+85%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 69.6 mi | $1,330 | +$617 (+87%) |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 70.8 mi | $955 | +$242 (+34%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 79.3 mi | $1,850 | +$1,137 (+159%) |
Studio rent in South Tucson — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in South Tucson?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in South Tucson, Arizona is $713 per month. This is +55% below the citywide median of $1,573.
What income do you need to afford a studio in South Tucson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,520 ($2,377/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.71/hour at a full-time job.
Is South Tucson expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
South Tucson's studio median of $713 is +45% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does South Tucson rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, South Tucson ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near South Tucson?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than South Tucson.