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ZIP 85745

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 36,999·Pima County·134th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,504/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
-$461
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ZIP 85745 · $1,504
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,048/yr
At $1,504/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +3.9% 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
$1,045 → $1,504
up 43.9%
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 $1,045 to $1,504, a 43.9% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85745 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,504/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($71,348/yr), ZIP 85745 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85745?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85745 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,504. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85745 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85745's median rent of $1,504/mo is $461 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85745 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85745 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #134 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,504/mo.

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 $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,504/mo in ZIP 85745. The local median household income is $71,348/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85745?

Rent in ZIP 85745 has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85745 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85745 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,504/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($71,348/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85745 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85745 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of ZIP 85745 households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85745 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85745 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85745 is pricier than Tucson as a whole. At $1,504/mo, it's $79 above the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85745 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85745 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
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At $1,504/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 85745's median household income ($71,348/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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