Rent in Tucson, AZ at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,402$16,824 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,405 (+0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Tucson, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Tucson, AZ by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $967 | $11,604 | $38,680 | $18.60/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,081 | $12,972 | $43,240 | $20.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,402 | $16,824 | $56,080 | $26.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,950 | $23,400 | $78,000 | $37.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,245 | $26,940 | $89,800 | $43.17/hr |
Living and working in Tucson, AZ
Rent in Tucson, AZ: common questions
How much is rent going up in Tucson, AZ in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,405 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $1,402. A one-bedroom goes from $1,081 to $1,092, a studio from $967 to $978.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Tucson, AZ?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,081 for a one-bedroom and $1,402 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,824 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Tucson, AZ?
To keep a $1,402 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.96 an hour, or $56,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,081 takes $20.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Tucson, AZ?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $967, one bedroom $1,081, two $1,402, three $1,950 and four $2,245 a month.
Is rent affordable in Tucson, AZ?
For the typical household, earning $57,073 a year ($4,756 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,402 takes 29.5% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,402 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $56,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.96 an hour.