Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 16, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Northwest Tucson is $2,536, a 5.85% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,396.
Two-beedroom units at $1,758 offer 1,018 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,181 sq ft) for $2,594, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ
Last updated: February 16, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,536 | 1,205 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | n/a | n/a |
| 2 Beds | $1,758 | 1,018 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,594 | 1,181 sq. ft. |
Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ rent trends
Rental prices in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ have increased by 5.85% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,396 to $2,536.
What's the typical rent budget in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ?
The largest share of rentals in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ (44%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ?
340 or 54% of the households in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ are renter-occupied while 289 or 46% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Northwest Tucson?
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 Northwest Tucson?
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 Northwest Tucson is 145% higher than in Alvernon Heights
$2,536
Northwest Tucson rent is the same as Tucson average
Average Rent
$2,536
$1,036
Alvernon Heights rent is 59% 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 Northwest Tucson 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.