How much does it cost to rent in Tolleson, AZ?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Tolleson, AZ is $1,985. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Tolleson cheaper than other Arizona cities?

Tolleson is one of the pricier cities in Arizona, ranking #14 out of 49 cities tracked at $1,985/mo.

When was Tolleson rent data last updated?

Tolleson rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Tolleson a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Tolleson is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (down 3.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Tolleson, AZ?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Tolleson, AZ at $2,150 per month, which is 8% above the $1,985 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Tolleson

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Pop. 7,668·14th most expensive in Arizona·Rental market data updated monthly for Tolleson, AZ

Median rent (all units)

$1,985/mo

Year-over-Year

-3.5%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$23

Stable (Monthly)

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Tolleson · $1,985

More expensive than 58% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

90/100

Great value

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Rents are 20% below what Tolleson's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,985/mo

Expected by trend

$2,488/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Tolleson's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,690

1 BR

$1,850

2 BR

$2,150

3 BR

$2,890

4 BR+

$3,230

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,150/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,985 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

$23,820/yr

At $1,985/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 3.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-3.5% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Tolleson, AZ is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

7,668

Median income

$59,626

Median age

31.9

Renters

58.3%

Age distribution

28.6%

25.5%

22.8%

16.4%

Under 1828.6%

18–3425.5%

35–5422.8%

55–646.7%

65+16.4%

Gender

45.7%

54.3%

Male45.7%

Female54.3%

Race & ethnicity

19.5%

79.5%

White19.5%

Black6.4%

Hispanic79.5%

Education (25+)

38%

20.1%

29.7%

12.1%

No HS diploma38%

HS diploma20.1%

Some college29.7%

Bachelor's+12.1%

Housing tenure

41.7%

58.3%

Owner41.7%

Renter58.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Tolleson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,631 → $1,985

up 21.7%

Income

$48,002 → $59,626

up 24.2%

Population

7,180 → 7,668

up 6.8%

Renter share

49.6% → 58.3%

+8.7 pts

Bachelor's+

7.8% → 12.1%

+4.3 pts

Median age

30.3 → 31.9

+1.6 yrs

Rent in Tolleson, AZ has increased 21.7% since 2021, going from about $1,631 per month to roughly $1,985 today. Household income in the area moved from $48,002 to $59,626 across the same window, up 24.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 7,180 to 7,668 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.8% change. About 58.3% of households rent today, against 49.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 7.8% to 12.1%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Tolleson, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Tolleson on your salary?

At $1,985/mo, how Tolleson rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $91,646/yr · Rent = 26% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $65,068/yr · Rent = 36.6% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $74,952/yr · Rent = 31.8% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $133,967/yr · Rent = 17.8% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $171,176/yr · Rent = 13.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $60,926/yr · Rent = 39.1% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $55,009/yr · Rent = 43.3% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $67,803/yr · Rent = 35.1% income

stretched

By apartment size

Tolleson rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Tolleson. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Tolleson, AZ

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Tolleson is $1,985/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,690/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,150/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,850/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,890/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($59,626/yr), Tolleson ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Tolleson an affordable city for renters?

Tolleson is considered moderate for renters. At $1,985/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($59,626/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Tolleson slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Tolleson?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,985/mo in Tolleson. The local median household income is $59,626/yr, meaning the typical Tolleson household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Tolleson?

Rent in Tolleson has decreased 3.5% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Tolleson rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Tolleson is one of the pricier cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #14 out of 49 tracked cities at $1,985/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tolleson?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Tolleson ($1,985/mo): Glendale ($1,511/mo), Youngtown ($1,524/mo), Goodyear ($1,694/mo).

What percentage of Tolleson residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.3% of Tolleson households are renters, while 41.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Tolleson has a strong rental market.