Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Northwest Tucson is $2,755, a 16.74% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,360.
Two-beedroom units at $1,780 offer 1,018 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,181 sq ft) for $2,744, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ
Last updated: April 20, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,755 | 1,205 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | n/a | n/a |
| 2 Beds | $1,780 | 1,018 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,744 | 1,181 sq. ft. |
Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ rent trends
Rental prices in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ have increased by 16.74% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,360 to $2,755.
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?
352 or 55% of the households in Northwest Tucson, Tucson, AZ are renter-occupied while 287 or 45% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Northwest Tucson?
Balboa Heights - Coronado Heights $831/month
Corbett $859/month
Colonia Del Valle - Wilshire Heights $864/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,206/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Northwest Tucson?
South Park $1,646/month
Barrio Viejo $2,212/month
West University $4,021/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 | $4,021 |
| Barrio Viejo | $2,212 |
| South Park | $1,646 |
| Bear Canyon | $1,587 |
| Cabrini | $1,457 |
| Broadway Northeast | $1,456 |
| El Presidio | $1,454 |
| Sombras Del Cerro | $1,325 |
| North University | $1,324 |
| Eastside Tucson | $1,317 |
| Campus Farm | $1,279 |
| Brichta | $1,255 |
| Armory Park | $1,238 |
| Miramonte | $1,218 |
| Feldman's | $1,177 |
| Lakeside Park | $1,175 |
| Palo Verde | $1,172 |
| Old Fort Lowell | $1,171 |
| Rancho Perdido Estates | $1,167 |
| Midvale | $1,139 |
| Harrison East South | $1,097 |
| Menlo Park | $1,070 |
| Enchanted Hills | $1,065 |
| Flowing Wells | $1,059 |
| Rillito | $1,052 |
| Prince Tucson | $1,051 |
| Dietz | $1,031 |
| Sam Hughes | $1,013 |
| Cherry Avenue | $1,002 |
| Desert Palms | $999 |
| Stella Mann | $987 |
| Sunnyside | $972 |
| Drexel Park | $971 |
| Limberlost | $970 |
| Terra Del Sol | $966 |
| Highland Vista Cinco Via | $963 |
| Sewell | $961 |
| Harlan Heights | $941 |
| Myers | $937 |
| Oak Flower | $925 |
| Santa Cruz Southwest | $913 |
| Miracle Manor | $898 |
| Avondale | $884 |
| Colonia Del Valle - Wilshire Heights | $864 |
| Corbett | $859 |
| Balboa Heights - Coronado Heights | $831 |
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Tucson | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Armory Park is 40% higher than in Avondale
$1,238
Armory Park rent is 55% lower than Tucson average
Average Rent
$1,238
$884
Avondale rent is 68% lower than Tucson average
Average Rent
$884
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.