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ZIP 85705

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 54,700·Pima County·184th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,096/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$869
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 85705 · $1,096
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,200/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,152/yr
At $1,096/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85705 (Tucson, AZ) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,700
Median income
$37,194
Median age
33.9
Renters
55.1%
Age distribution
18.5%
32.7%
20.4%
12.8%
15.6%
Under 1818.5%
18–3432.7%
35–5420.4%
55–6412.8%
65+15.6%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
51.6%
44.4%
White51.6%
Black3.7%
Hispanic44.4%
Asian4.4%
Education (25+)
19%
26%
34.3%
20.8%
No HS diploma19%
HS diploma26%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+20.8%
Housing tenure
44.9%
55.1%
Owner44.9%
Renter55.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85705 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$819 → $1,096
up 33.8%
Income
$32,150 → $37,194
up 15.7%
Population
55,714 → 54,700
down 1.8%
Renter share
52.9% → 55.1%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.5% → 20.8%
+1.3 pts
Median age
35.3 → 33.9
-1.4 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 85705 in Tucson, AZ has increased by $277 per month, settling near $1,096 after starting the period at $819. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85705 in Tucson, AZ now reports about $37,194, up from $32,150 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 55,714 to 54,700 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. About 55.1% of households rent today, against 52.9% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 85705 in Tucson, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85705 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,096/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($37,194/yr), ZIP 85705 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85705?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85705 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,096. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85705 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85705's median rent of $1,096/mo is $869 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85705 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85705 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #184 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,096/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85705?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,096/mo in ZIP 85705. The local median household income is $37,194/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85705?

Rent in ZIP 85705 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85705 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85705 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,096/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($37,194/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85705 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 85705 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.1% of ZIP 85705 households are renters, while 44.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 85705 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 85705 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85705 is more affordable than Tucson overall. At $1,096/mo, it's $329 below the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85705 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85705 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,096/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 85705's median household income ($37,194/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85705 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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