ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85730

Part of Tucson, AZ

Pop. 39,399·Pima County·129th most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,546/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$386

Reported rents

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ZIP 85730 · $1,546

More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,010

1 BR

$1,130

2 BR

$1,460

3 BR

$2,030

4 BR+

$2,340

Research median

$1,460/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85730 is 0.5% below its high of $1,554 in June 2026, at $1,546 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85730 changed +2.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,090) is $1,552 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,460); a 3-bedroom is $2,030.

Rank in Tucson

15th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Tucson.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85710, 5 miles away, rents for 28% less ($1,110/mo), about $5,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85730. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,552/yr

At $1,546/mo median

Location

CityTucson

StateAZ

CountyPima County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85730 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

39,399

Median income

$62,090

Median age

Renters

31.2%

Age distribution

22.3%

24.6%

21.5%

13.9%

17.6%

Under 1822.3%

18–3424.6%

35–5421.5%

55–6413.9%

65+17.6%

Gender

49.7%

50.3%

Male49.7%

Female50.3%

Race & ethnicity

61.1%

30.6%

White61.1%

Black7.1%

Hispanic30.6%

Asian3%

Education (25+)

27.7%

39.7%

22.6%

No HS diploma9.9%

HS diploma27.7%

Some college39.7%

Bachelor's+22.6%

Housing tenure

68.8%

31.2%

Owner68.8%

Renter31.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 85730 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,387 → $1,546

up 11.5%

Income

$55,295 → $62,090

up 12.3%

Population

38,674 → 39,399

up 1.9%

Renter share

32.2% → 31.2%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

20.3% → 22.6%

+2.3 pts

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 85730 in Tucson, AZ has climbed from $1,387 to $1,546, a 11.5% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,295 in 2021 to $62,090 more recently. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 38,674 residents to roughly 39,399. College-educated residents now make up 22.6% of adults here, versus 20.3% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 85730 in Tucson, AZ market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85730 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,546/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($62,090/yr), ZIP 85730 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85730?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,546/mo in ZIP 85730. The local median household income is $62,090/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85730?

Rent in ZIP 85730 has risen 2.0% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.5% below its high of $1,554 in June 2026.

How does ZIP 85730 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85730 is one of the more affordable among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #129 of 183 at $1,546/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85730 changed +2.0%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.