Tucson, AZ Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,428
1-year change
+1.6%
$23/mo
5-year change
+15.5%
$192/mo
10-year change
+73.7%
$606/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Tucson

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$787/mo—0.0%
2016$806/mo+2.4%+2.4%
2017$853/mo+5.8%+8.4%
2018$894/mo+4.8%+13.6%
2019$952/mo+6.5%+21.0%
2020$1,009/mo+6.0%+28.2%
2021$1,133/mo+12.3%+44.0%
2022$1,322/mo+16.7%+68.0%
2023$1,368/mo+3.5%+73.8%
2024$1,400/mo+2.3%+77.9%
2025$1,405/mo+0.4%+78.5%
2026$1,414/mo+0.6%+79.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Tucson changed since 2015?

Median rent in Tucson, AZ was $784 in 2015-01 and is $1,428 as of 2026-09 — a change of $644 per month over 11 years.

How much has Tucson rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Tucson, AZ has changed +15.5% ($192 per month). The current median is $1,428.

What has rent in Tucson done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Tucson, AZ has changed +73.7% ($606 per month). It is now $1,428.

Is rent in Tucson going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Tucson, AZ has increased +1.6% ($23/mo). Current median: $1,428.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.