Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in South Tucson, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.5% of gross income.
South Tucson rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arizona cities have lower median rent than South Tucson, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for South Tucson, AZ →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in South Tucson, AZ?
Median rent in South Tucson is $1,167 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arizona earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 14.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in South Tucson?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arizona (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. South Tucson's current median rent is $1,167/mo, which leaves a $1,251/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in South Tucson?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Arizona works roughly 25.1 hours a month to cover South Tucson's median rent of $1,167.
Where is rent cheaper than South Tucson for a physical therapist?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Glendale ($1,153/mo), Tucson ($1,107/mo), Casa Grande ($1,103/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.