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Tortolita

·47th most expensive in Arizona·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,401/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.1%
vs US Median
-$564
Falling (Monthly)
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Tortolita · $1,401
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,401/mo, rent takes about 23% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,812/yr
At $1,401/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Tortolita is $1,401/mo as of July 2026.

At 23% 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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Is Tortolita an affordable city for renters?

Tortolita is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,401/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Tortolita falls comfortably within that range.

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 $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,401/mo in Tortolita.

Is rent going up or down in Tortolita?

Rent in Tortolita has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Tortolita rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Tortolita is one of the more affordable cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #47 out of 51 tracked cities at $1,401/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tortolita?

South Tucson is nearby and more affordable at $1,167/mo, which is $234 less than Tortolita.

How does Tortolita rent compare to the national average?

Tortolita's median rent of $1,401/mo is $564 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #47 out of 51 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,401/mo, rent takes ~23% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Tortolita 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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