ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85743

Part of Tucson, AZ

Pop. 31,300·Pima County·86th most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,769/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$163

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 85743 · $1,769

More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,350

1 BR

$1,510

2 BR

$1,960

3 BR

$2,730

4 BR+

$3,140

Research median

$1,960/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

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85743 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85743 changed +3.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($90,093) is $2,252 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,960); a 3-bedroom is $2,730.

Rank in Tucson

22nd cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Tucson.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85745, 7 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,453/mo), about $3,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85743. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,228/yr

At $1,769/mo median

Location

CityTucson

StateAZ

CountyPima County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85743 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 38.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

31,300

Median income

$90,093

Median age

47.2

Renters

13.7%

Age distribution

20.8%

16.3%

22.1%

15.2%

25.6%

Under 1820.8%

18–3416.3%

35–5422.1%

55–6415.2%

65+25.6%

Gender

49.5%

50.5%

Male49.5%

Female50.5%

Race & ethnicity

70.6%

23.5%

White70.6%

Black1.3%

Hispanic23.5%

Asian4.2%

Other0.5%

Education (25+)

20.7%

35.1%

38.1%

No HS diploma6.1%

HS diploma20.7%

Some college35.1%

Bachelor's+38.1%

Housing tenure

86.3%

13.7%

Owner86.3%

Renter13.7%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 85743 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,651 → $1,769

up 7.1%

Income

$76,706 → $90,093

up 17.5%

Population

30,655 → 31,300

up 2.1%

Renter share

14.9% → 13.7%

-1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

35.9% → 38.1%

+2.2 pts

Median age

46.2 → 47.2

+1.0 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 85743 in Tucson, AZ has climbed by $118 per month, settling near $1,769 after starting the period at $1,651. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85743 in Tucson, AZ now reports about $90,093, up from $76,706 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 10.4 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,655 to 31,300 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.9% to 38.1%. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 85743 in Tucson, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85743 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,769/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($90,093/yr), ZIP 85743 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85743?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,769/mo in ZIP 85743. The local median household income is $90,093/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85743?

Rent in ZIP 85743 has risen 3.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

How does ZIP 85743 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85743 is in the middle among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #86 of 183 at $1,769/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85743 changed +3.2%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.