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ZIP 85706

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 54,236·Pima County·180th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,146/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$819
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ZIP 85706 · $1,146
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,680
4 BR+
$1,940
Research median
$1,210/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,752/yr
At $1,146/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85706 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,236
Median income
$50,248
Median age
30
Renters
42.8%
Age distribution
27.3%
30%
23.2%
Under 1827.3%
18–3430%
35–5423.2%
55–649.2%
65+10.3%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
28.5%
84.6%
White28.5%
Black2.5%
Hispanic84.6%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
28.1%
32.2%
27.8%
No HS diploma28.1%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+11.9%
Housing tenure
57.2%
42.8%
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85706 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$924 → $1,146
up 24.0%
Income
$42,081 → $50,248
up 19.4%
Population
57,761 → 54,236
down 6.1%
Renter share
43.3% → 42.8%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
8.7% → 11.9%
+3.2 pts
Median age
27.9 → 30
+2.1 yrs

Rent in ZIP 85706 in Tucson, AZ has increased 24.0% since 2021, going from about $924 per month to roughly $1,146 today. Median household income grew from $42,081 to $50,248 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.4% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 4.6 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 57,761 to 54,236 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 8.7% to 11.9%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 85706 in Tucson, AZ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85706 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,146/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($50,248/yr), ZIP 85706 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85706?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85706 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,146. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85706 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85706's median rent of $1,146/mo is $819 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85706 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85706 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #180 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,146/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85706?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,146/mo in ZIP 85706. The local median household income is $50,248/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85706?

Rent in ZIP 85706 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 85706 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85706 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,146/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($50,248/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85706 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85706 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.8% of ZIP 85706 households are renters, while 57.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85706 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85706 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85706 is more affordable than Tucson overall. At $1,146/mo, it's $279 below the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85706 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85706 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,146/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 85706's median household income ($50,248/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85706 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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