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Tortolita

·44th most expensive in Arizona·Rental market data updated monthly for Tortolita, AZ
Median rent (all units)
$1,509/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$423
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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Tortolita · $1,509
More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,509/mo, rent takes about 25% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$60,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Tortolita's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,108/yr
At $1,509/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Tortolita is $1,509/mo as of October 2026.

At 25% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Tortolita ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much income do you need to rent in Tortolita?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,509/mo in Tortolita.

Is rent going up or down in Tortolita?

Rent in Tortolita has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Tortolita rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Tortolita is one of the more affordable among Arizona cities for rent, ranking #44 of 53 tracked cities at $1,509/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tortolita?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Tortolita ($1,509/mo) include Tucson ($1,428/mo).
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,509/mo, rent takes ~25% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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