What is the average apartment size in Oro Valley?

The average size for a Oro Valley, AZ apartment is 946 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Oro Valley?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Oro Valley is $1,433 per month, a 2.05% decrease from last years average of $1,463.

What is the average apartment size in Oro Valley?

The typical apartment in Oro Valley offers about 946 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Oro Valley, AZ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Oro Valley?

The typical rent budget in Oro Valley ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 55% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Oro Valley?

In Oro Valley, 24% of households rent while 76% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Oro Valley is $1,433, a 2.05% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,463.

One-bedroom apartments provide 729 square feet for $1,243, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,477 offer 1,044 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,290 sq ft) for $1,961, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Oro Valley, AZ

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,433	946 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,243	729 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,477	1,044 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,961	1,290 sq. ft.

Oro Valley, AZ rent trends

Rental prices in Oro Valley, AZ have decreased by 2.05% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,463 to $1,433.

What's the typical rent budget in Oro Valley, AZ?

The largest share of rentals in Oro Valley, AZ (55%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Oro Valley, AZ?

5,058 or 24% of the households in Oro Valley, AZ are renter-occupied while 16,403 or 76% are owner-occupied.

How Oro Valley Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Oro Valley	$1,433
Phoenix	$1,474
Tucson	$1,216
Mesa	$1,469
Glendale	$1,384
Scottsdale	$2,073
Tempe	$1,800
Chandler	$1,690
Surprise	$1,716
Peoria	$1,595
San Tan Valley	$1,912
Sahuarita	$1,523

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Oro Valley apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.