ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85757

Part of Tucson, AZ

Pop. 21,259·Pima County·61st most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,917/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$15

Reported rents

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ZIP 85757 · $1,917

More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,050

1 BR

$1,180

2 BR

$1,530

3 BR

$2,130

4 BR+

$2,450

Research median

$1,530/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

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85757 changed -0.5% 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 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($83,219) is $2,080 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,530); a 3-bedroom is $2,130.

Rank in Tucson

23rd cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Tucson.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85746, 5 miles away, rents for 37% less ($1,216/mo), about $8,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85757. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,004/yr

At $1,917/mo median

Location

CityTucson

StateAZ

CountyPima County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.5% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85757 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,259

Median income

$83,219

Median age

34.7

Renters

14.8%

Age distribution

28.4%

21.9%

27.2%

13.1%

Under 1828.4%

18–3421.9%

35–5427.2%

55–649.3%

65+13.1%

Gender

51.6%

48.4%

Male51.6%

Female48.4%

Race & ethnicity

27.7%

59.4%

White27.7%

Black4.1%

Hispanic59.4%

Asian1.3%

Other7.6%

Education (25+)

14.7%

29.9%

37.5%

17.8%

No HS diploma14.7%

HS diploma29.9%

Some college37.5%

Bachelor's+17.8%

Housing tenure

85.2%

14.8%

Owner85.2%

Renter14.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85757 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income

$64,400 → $83,219

up 29.2%

Population

20,440 → 21,259

up 4.0%

Renter share

19.2% → 14.8%

-4.4 pts

Bachelor's+

14.7% → 17.8%

+3.1 pts

Census figures show median household income at $83,219 today, compared with $64,400 five years earlier. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 20,440 residents to roughly 21,259. Renters now make up 14.8% of households, compared with 19.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 17.8% of adults here, versus 14.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85757 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,917/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($83,219/yr), ZIP 85757 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85757?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,917/mo in ZIP 85757. The local median household income is $83,219/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85757?

Rent in ZIP 85757 has fallen 0.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 85757 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85757 is one of the pricier among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #61 of 183 at $1,917/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85757 changed -0.5%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.