4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tucson, AZ
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Tucson, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +70% higher than the citywide median of $1,428 and +4% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $1,385 |
| 2 | Winslow | $1,633 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $1,863 |
| 4 | Bullhead City | $2,010 |
| 5 | Kingman | $2,025 |
| 6 | Show Low | $2,030 |
| 7 | Glendale | $2,100 |
| 8 | Mesa | $2,119 |
| 9 | Fort Mohave | $2,160 |
| 10 | Phoenix | $2,186 |
| 11 | Tempe | $2,244 |
| 12 | Sierra Vista | $2,255 |
| 13 | Cottonwood | $2,350 |
| 14 | Goodyear | $2,351 |
| 15 | Lake Havasu City | $2,410 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $4,170 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $3,960 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $3,917 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $3,781 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $3,750 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $3,590 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $3,545 |
| 8 | Surprise | $3,472 |
| 9 | Fountain Hills | $3,420 |
| 10 | Peoria | $3,418 |
| 11 | Vail | $3,350 |
| 12 | Oro Valley | $3,350 |
| 13 | Maricopa | $3,315 |
| 14 | Tolleson | $3,230 |
| 15 | Sahuarita | $3,200 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Tucson.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Tucson |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tucson, AZ | 3.2 mi | $1,385 | $-1,043 (-43%) |
| Oro Valley, AZ | 12.7 mi | $3,350 | +$922 (+38%) |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 22.4 mi | $3,200 | +$772 (+32%) |
| Vail, AZ | 24.8 mi | $3,350 | +$922 (+38%) |
| Marana, AZ | 28.4 mi | $2,880 | +$452 (+19%) |
| Green Valley, AZ | 28.7 mi | $2,420 | $-8 (0%) |
| Florence, AZ | 51.8 mi | $2,620 | +$192 (+8%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 62.5 mi | $1,863 | $-565 (-23%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 67 mi | $2,610 | +$182 (+7%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 69.9 mi | $2,610 | +$182 (+7%) |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 70.4 mi | $2,255 | $-173 (-7%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 78.7 mi | $3,545 | +$1,117 (+46%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Tucson — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Tucson?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Tucson, Arizona is $2,428 per month. This is +70% higher than the citywide median of $1,428.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Tucson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $97,120 ($8,093/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tucson expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tucson's 4+ bedroom median of $2,428 is +4% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tucson rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with 4+ bedroom data, Tucson ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Tucson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include South Tucson ($1,385), Green Valley ($2,420), Arizona City ($1,863).