ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85745

Part of Tucson, AZ

Pop. 36,999·Pima County·139th most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,453/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

-$479

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 85745 · $1,453

More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$970

1 BR

$1,090

2 BR

$1,410

3 BR

$1,960

4 BR+

$2,260

Research median

$1,410/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

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 85745 usually run 0.9% below trend in February and 0.7% above it in October, about $23 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85745 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85745 changed +4.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 85745 is 50.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($71,348) is $1,784 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,410); a 3-bedroom is $1,960.

Rank in Tucson

13th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Tucson.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85705, 5 miles away, rents for 30% less ($1,023/mo), about $5,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85745. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,436/yr

At $1,453/mo median

Location

CityTucson

StateAZ

CountyPima County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85745 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,999

Median income

$71,348

Median age

40.8

Renters

33.2%

Age distribution

16.3%

25.5%

23.3%

22.9%

Under 1816.3%

18–3425.5%

35–5423.3%

55–6411.9%

65+22.9%

Gender

48.2%

51.8%

Male48.2%

Female51.8%

Race & ethnicity

54.8%

47.2%

White54.8%

Black3.8%

Hispanic47.2%

Asian2.9%

Education (25+)

18%

29.8%

46%

No HS diploma6.2%

HS diploma18%

Some college29.8%

Bachelor's+46%

Housing tenure

66.8%

33.2%

Owner66.8%

Renter33.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85745 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,093 → $1,453

up 32.9%

Income

$58,396 → $71,348

up 22.2%

Population

37,566 → 36,999

down 1.5%

Renter share

37.2% → 33.2%

-4.0 pts

Bachelor's+

42.6% → 46%

+3.4 pts

Median age

39.1 → 40.8

+1.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 85745 in Tucson, AZ has climbed from $1,093 to $1,453, a 32.9% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $71,348 today, compared with $58,396 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 37,566 residents to roughly 36,999. Renters now make up 33.2% of households, compared with 37.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 46% of adults here, versus 42.6% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85745 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,453/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($71,348/yr), ZIP 85745 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85745?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,453/mo in ZIP 85745. The local median household income is $71,348/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85745?

Rent in ZIP 85745 has risen 4.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 85745?

Asking rents in ZIP 85745 are usually lowest in February, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in October, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $23 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 85745 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85745 is one of the more affordable among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #139 of 183 at $1,453/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85745 changed +4.2%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.