3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tucson, AZ
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Tucson, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +46% higher than the citywide median of $1,428 and +2% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $1,327 |
| 2 | Winslow | $1,399 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $1,635 |
| 4 | Bullhead City | $1,815 |
| 5 | Kingman | $1,825 |
| 6 | Glendale | $1,871 |
| 7 | Sierra Vista | $1,885 |
| 8 | Show Low | $1,890 |
| 9 | Mesa | $1,896 |
| 10 | Gold Canyon | $1,901 |
| 11 | Fort Mohave | $1,940 |
| 12 | Phoenix | $1,945 |
| 13 | Tempe | $2,009 |
| 14 | Cottonwood | $2,040 |
| 15 | Yuma | $2,050 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $3,730 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $3,540 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $3,503 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $3,380 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $3,350 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $3,205 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $3,170 |
| 8 | Surprise | $3,100 |
| 9 | Peoria | $3,055 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $3,050 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $2,965 |
| 12 | Vail | $2,890 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $2,890 |
| 14 | Oro Valley | $2,890 |
| 15 | Avondale | $2,830 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Tucson.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Tucson |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tucson, AZ | 3.2 mi | $1,327 | $-765 (-37%) |
| Oro Valley, AZ | 12.7 mi | $2,890 | +$798 (+38%) |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 22.4 mi | $2,760 | +$668 (+32%) |
| Vail, AZ | 24.8 mi | $2,890 | +$798 (+38%) |
| Marana, AZ | 28.4 mi | $2,485 | +$393 (+19%) |
| Green Valley, AZ | 28.7 mi | $2,090 | $-2 (0%) |
| Florence, AZ | 51.8 mi | $2,340 | +$248 (+12%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 62.5 mi | $1,635 | $-457 (-22%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 67 mi | $2,290 | +$198 (+9%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 69.9 mi | $2,295 | +$203 (+10%) |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 70.4 mi | $1,885 | $-207 (-10%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 78.7 mi | $3,170 | +$1,078 (+52%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Tucson — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Tucson?
As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Tucson, Arizona is $2,092 per month. This is +46% higher than the citywide median of $1,428.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Tucson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,680 ($6,973/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tucson expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tucson's 3-bedroom median of $2,092 is +2% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tucson rank for 3-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 52 cities in Arizona with 3-bedroom data, Tucson ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Tucson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include South Tucson ($1,327), Green Valley ($2,090), Arizona City ($1,635).