Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Menlo Park is $1,102, a 5.6% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,167.
One-bedroom apartments provide 560 square feet for $1,007, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,371 offer 821 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ
Last updated: February 24, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,102 | 617 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,007 | 560 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,371 | 821 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ rent trends
Rental prices in Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ have decreased by 5.6% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,167 to $1,102.
What's the typical rent budget in Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ?
The largest share of rentals in Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ (58%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ?
288 or 36% of the households in Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ are renter-occupied while 515 or 64% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Menlo Park?
Dodge Flower $798/month
Oak Flower $847/month
Colonia Del Valle - Wilshire Heights $862/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,216/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Menlo Park?
Barrio Viejo $2,203/month
Northwest Tucson $2,536/month
West University $4,139/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Tucson, AZ By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| West University | $4,139 |
| Northwest Tucson | $2,536 |
| Barrio Viejo | $2,203 |
| Pie Allen | $2,140 |
| Bear Canyon | $1,543 |
| Broadway Northeast | $1,473 |
| Cabrini | $1,449 |
| El Presidio | $1,440 |
| Sombras Del Cerro | $1,407 |
| Brichta | $1,344 |
| Tucson Park West 1 | $1,334 |
| North University | $1,324 |
| Eastside Tucson | $1,292 |
| Campus Farm | $1,280 |
| Feldman's | $1,276 |
| Armory Park | $1,256 |
| Rincon Heights | $1,254 |
| Miramonte | $1,254 |
| Lakeside Park | $1,182 |
| Hedrick Acres | $1,174 |
| Old Fort Lowell | $1,157 |
| Palo Verde | $1,151 |
| Midvale | $1,149 |
| Rancho Perdido Estates | $1,135 |
| Dietz | $1,116 |
| El G.H.E.K.O. | $1,115 |
| Menlo Park | $1,102 |
| Prince Tucson | $1,094 |
| Campbell - Grant | $1,094 |
| Harrison East South | $1,093 |
| La Madera | $1,083 |
| Enchanted Hills | $1,050 |
| Alvernon Heights | $1,036 |
| Stella Mann | $1,034 |
| Flowing Wells | $1,025 |
| Cherry Avenue | $1,024 |
| Desert Palms | $1,015 |
| Rillito | $1,012 |
| Santa Cruz Southwest | $1,003 |
| Sewell | $985 |
| Sam Hughes | $985 |
| Roberts | $983 |
| Myers | $978 |
| The Garden District | $976 |
| Limberlost | $971 |
| Highland Vista Cinco Via | $966 |
| Terra Del Sol | $960 |
| Sunnyside | $955 |
| Harlan Heights | $952 |
| Drexel Park | $946 |
| Amphi | $927 |
| Balboa Heights - Coronado Heights | $904 |
| Bravo Park Lane | $899 |
| Avondale | $883 |
| Miracle Manor | $873 |
| Corbett | $869 |
| North Dodge | $864 |
| Colonia Del Valle - Wilshire Heights | $862 |
| Oak Flower | $847 |
| Dodge Flower | $798 |
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Tucson | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Menlo Park is 6% higher than in Alvernon Heights
$1,102
Menlo Park rent is the same as Tucson average
Average Rent
$1,102
$1,036
Alvernon Heights rent is 6% lower than Tucson average
Average Rent
$1,036
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 Menlo Park 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.