1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tucson, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tucson, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,428 and +18% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in 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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Tucson
Compare Tucson's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $847 |
| 2 | Winslow | $958 |
| 3 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 4 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 5 | Arizona City | $1,028 |
| 6 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,140 |
| 8 | Tucson (this page) | $1,143 |
| 9 | Yuma | $1,143 |
| 10 | Show Low | $1,170 |
| 11 | Cottonwood | $1,190 |
| 12 | Glendale | $1,193 |
| 13 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,213 |
| 15 | Sierra Vista | $1,215 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,380 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,260 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,240 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $2,163 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $2,140 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $2,055 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $2,030 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,984 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,953 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,950 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,900 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,850 |
| 13 | Flagstaff | $1,830 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,810 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,760 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Tucson.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Tucson |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tucson, AZ | 3.2 mi | $847 | $-296 (-26%) |
| Oro Valley, AZ | 12.7 mi | $1,580 | +$437 (+38%) |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 22.4 mi | $1,510 | +$367 (+32%) |
| Vail, AZ | 24.8 mi | $1,580 | +$437 (+38%) |
| Marana, AZ | 28.4 mi | $1,450 | +$307 (+27%) |
| Green Valley, AZ | 28.7 mi | $1,140 | $-3 (0%) |
| Florence, AZ | 51.8 mi | $1,500 | +$357 (+31%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 62.5 mi | $1,028 | $-115 (-10%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 67 mi | $1,440 | +$297 (+26%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 69.9 mi | $1,455 | +$312 (+27%) |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 70.4 mi | $1,215 | +$72 (+6%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 78.7 mi | $2,030 | +$887 (+78%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Tucson — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tucson?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Tucson, Arizona is $1,143 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,428.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Tucson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,720 ($3,810/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.98/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tucson expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tucson's 1-bedroom median of $1,143 is +18% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tucson rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Tucson ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Tucson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include South Tucson ($847), Green Valley ($1,140), Arizona City ($1,028).