Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Pima County, Arizona
Pima County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,405 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,212 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $27.02 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,405
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 13% less than in Arizona
- Typical rent
- $1,212
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 21% less than in Arizona
- Wage needed
- $27.02
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $56,200 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 53%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 3% more than in Arizona
Only here
Renting in Pima County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Of the 14 counties in Arizona with this figure, Pima County has the largest share of rent-burdened renters: 53%.
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Nearby, in Santa Cruz County, the typical rent is $829: 32% less than in Pima County ($1,212).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Pima County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Pima County was $1,488 a month in September 2026: 1.6% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $978 | $18.81 | $39,120 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,092 | $21.00 | $43,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,405 | $27.02 | $56,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,946 | $37.42 | $77,840 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,211 | $42.52 | $88,440 |
HUD area: Tucson, AZ MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 56 ZIP codes in Pima County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,100 in 85714 to $2,110 in 85755. 38 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,405).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 85321 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $1,080 | $1,170 | $1,380 | $1,870 | $2,120 |
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| 85321 | Tucson, AZ | $1,080 | $1,170 | $1,380 | $1,870 | $2,120 |
| 85341 | Tucson, AZ | $850 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $1,910 |
| 85601 | Tucson, AZ | $790 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,560 | $1,660 |
| 85614 | Santa Cruz County, AZ | $980 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,950 | $2,220 |
| 85614 | Tucson, AZ | $980 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,950 | $2,220 |
| 85619 | Tucson, AZ | $1,040 | $1,170 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,290 |
| 85622 | Tucson, AZ | $1,130 | $1,260 | $1,620 | $2,240 | $2,550 |
| 85629 | Tucson, AZ | $1,440 | $1,610 | $2,070 | $2,870 | $3,260 |
| 85633 | Tucson, AZ | $850 | $940 | $1,210 | $1,680 | $1,890 |
| 85634 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $1,080 | $1,170 | $1,380 | $1,870 | $2,120 |
| 85634 | Tucson, AZ | $1,080 | $1,170 | $1,380 | $1,870 | $2,120 |
| 85639 | Tucson, AZ | $890 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,770 | $2,000 |
| 85641 | Tucson, AZ | $1,470 | $1,640 | $2,110 | $2,920 | $3,320 |
| 85645 | Santa Cruz County, AZ | $1,040 | $1,150 | $1,490 | $2,060 | $2,260 |
| 85645 | Tucson, AZ | $1,040 | $1,150 | $1,490 | $2,060 | $2,260 |
| 85653 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $1,080 | $1,190 | $1,530 | $2,120 | $2,410 |
| 85653 | Tucson, AZ | $1,080 | $1,190 | $1,530 | $2,120 | $2,410 |
| 85654 | Tucson, AZ | $1,010 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $2,030 | $2,340 |
| 85701 | Tucson, AZ | $1,070 | $1,190 | $1,530 | $2,120 | $2,410 |
| 85704 | Tucson, AZ | $1,180 | $1,320 | $1,700 | $2,350 | $2,680 |
| 85705 | Tucson, AZ | $840 | $940 | $1,210 | $1,680 | $1,900 |
| 85706 | Tucson, AZ | $860 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,700 | $1,940 |
| 85707 | Tucson, AZ | $1,020 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $2,030 | $2,300 |
| 85708 | Tucson, AZ | $1,310 | $1,460 | $1,880 | $2,600 | $2,960 |
| 85709 | Tucson, AZ | $980 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,950 | $2,220 |
| 85710 | Tucson, AZ | $1,000 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,980 | $2,250 |
| 85711 | Tucson, AZ | $890 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,770 | $2,010 |
| 85712 | Tucson, AZ | $900 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,790 | $2,030 |
| 85713 | Tucson, AZ | $900 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,790 | $2,030 |
| 85714 | Tucson, AZ | $770 | $860 | $1,100 | $1,520 | $1,730 |
| 85715 | Tucson, AZ | $1,130 | $1,260 | $1,620 | $2,240 | $2,550 |
| 85716 | Tucson, AZ | $930 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,860 | $2,110 |
| 85718 | Tucson, AZ | $990 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,230 |
| 85719 | Tucson, AZ | $950 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,900 | $2,160 |
| 85721 | Tucson, AZ | $980 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,950 | $2,220 |
| 85723 | Tucson, AZ | $870 | $970 | $1,250 | $1,730 | $1,960 |
| 85724 | Tucson, AZ | $980 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,950 | $2,220 |
| 85726 | Tucson, AZ | $980 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,950 | $2,220 |
| 85730 | Tucson, AZ | $1,020 | $1,140 | $1,470 | $2,040 | $2,310 |
| 85734 | Tucson, AZ | $1,200 | $1,340 | $1,730 | $2,400 | $2,720 |
| 85735 | Tucson, AZ | $1,160 | $1,290 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,610 |
| 85736 | Tucson, AZ | $830 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,680 | $1,960 |
| 85737 | Tucson, AZ | $1,410 | $1,580 | $2,030 | $2,810 | $3,200 |
| 85741 | Tucson, AZ | $1,230 | $1,380 | $1,770 | $2,450 | $2,790 |
| 85742 | Tucson, AZ | $1,400 | $1,560 | $2,010 | $2,780 | $3,160 |
| 85743 | Tucson, AZ | $1,380 | $1,540 | $1,980 | $2,740 | $3,120 |
| 85745 | Tucson, AZ | $980 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,950 | $2,220 |
| 85746 | Tucson, AZ | $1,100 | $1,230 | $1,580 | $2,190 | $2,490 |
| 85747 | Tucson, AZ | $1,470 | $1,640 | $2,110 | $2,920 | $3,320 |
| 85748 | Tucson, AZ | $1,230 | $1,370 | $1,760 | $2,440 | $2,770 |
| 85749 | Tucson, AZ | $1,220 | $1,360 | $1,750 | $2,420 | $2,750 |
| 85750 | Tucson, AZ | $1,150 | $1,280 | $1,650 | $2,280 | $2,600 |
| 85755 | Tucson, AZ | $1,470 | $1,640 | $2,110 | $2,920 | $3,320 |
| 85756 | Tucson, AZ | $1,200 | $1,340 | $1,730 | $2,400 | $2,720 |
| 85757 | Tucson, AZ | $1,110 | $1,240 | $1,590 | $2,200 | $2,500 |
- 85321 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $1,380$1,870
- 85321 · Tucson, AZ $1,380$1,870
- 85341 · Tucson, AZ $1,220$1,690
- 85601 · Tucson, AZ $1,120$1,560
- 85614 · Santa Cruz County, AZ $1,410$1,950
- 85614 · Tucson, AZ $1,410$1,950
- 85619 · Tucson, AZ $1,440$1,990
- 85622 · Tucson, AZ $1,620$2,240
- 85629 · Tucson, AZ $2,070$2,870
- 85633 · Tucson, AZ $1,210$1,680
- 85634 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $1,380$1,870
- 85634 · Tucson, AZ $1,380$1,870
- 85639 · Tucson, AZ $1,270$1,770
- 85641 · Tucson, AZ $2,110$2,920
- 85645 · Santa Cruz County, AZ $1,490$2,060
- 85645 · Tucson, AZ $1,490$2,060
- 85653 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $1,530$2,120
- 85653 · Tucson, AZ $1,530$2,120
- 85654 · Tucson, AZ $1,460$2,030
- 85701 · Tucson, AZ $1,530$2,120
- 85704 · Tucson, AZ $1,700$2,350
- 85705 · Tucson, AZ $1,210$1,680
- 85706 · Tucson, AZ $1,230$1,700
- 85707 · Tucson, AZ $1,460$2,030
- 85708 · Tucson, AZ $1,880$2,600
- 85709 · Tucson, AZ $1,410$1,950
- 85710 · Tucson, AZ $1,430$1,980
- 85711 · Tucson, AZ $1,280$1,770
- 85712 · Tucson, AZ $1,290$1,790
- 85713 · Tucson, AZ $1,290$1,790
- 85714 · Tucson, AZ $1,100$1,520
- 85715 · Tucson, AZ $1,620$2,240
- 85716 · Tucson, AZ $1,340$1,860
- 85718 · Tucson, AZ $1,420$1,970
- 85719 · Tucson, AZ $1,370$1,900
- 85721 · Tucson, AZ $1,410$1,950
- 85723 · Tucson, AZ $1,250$1,730
- 85724 · Tucson, AZ $1,410$1,950
- 85726 · Tucson, AZ $1,410$1,950
- 85730 · Tucson, AZ $1,470$2,040
- 85734 · Tucson, AZ $1,730$2,400
- 85735 · Tucson, AZ $1,660$2,300
- 85736 · Tucson, AZ $1,190$1,680
- 85737 · Tucson, AZ $2,030$2,810
- 85741 · Tucson, AZ $1,770$2,450
- 85742 · Tucson, AZ $2,010$2,780
- 85743 · Tucson, AZ $1,980$2,740
- 85745 · Tucson, AZ $1,410$1,950
- 85746 · Tucson, AZ $1,580$2,190
- 85747 · Tucson, AZ $2,110$2,920
- 85748 · Tucson, AZ $1,760$2,440
- 85749 · Tucson, AZ $1,750$2,420
- 85750 · Tucson, AZ $1,650$2,280
- 85755 · Tucson, AZ $2,110$2,920
- 85756 · Tucson, AZ $1,730$2,400
- 85757 · Tucson, AZ $1,590$2,200
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Pima County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Arizona, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
53%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
152,188 households rent in Pima County
- Spend half or more of their income 27%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 47%
Compared with the state and the country
- Pima 53%
- Arizona 51%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Pima County
HUD lists 88 properties with homes for low-income households in Pima County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 55
- HUD-assisted
- 32
- public housing
- 10
7,517 homes in all; 6,935 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Tucson Houses Phases I & II Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1501 N Oracle Rd, Tucson 85705 408 low-income homes · Studio: 169 · 1 bd: 183 · 2 bd: 56 · In service since 1999 · For families · (480) 650-8565
- Rancho del Mar Tax credit (LIHTC) 6200 S Campbell Ave, Tucson 85706 312 low-income homes · 1 bd: 156 · 2 bd: 156 · In service since 1992
- Las Villas de Kino I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5515 S Forgeus Ave, Tucson 85706 240 low-income homes · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 1999
- Scattered Sites Public housing 1635 N Craycroft Rd, Tucson 85712 238 homes, 237 low-income · Run by Housing and Community Development Tucson · Average payment: $476 a month · Average wait: 128 months · Homes at several sites · (520) 791-4171
- Scattered Sites Public housing 3506 E 3rd St, Tucson 85716 231 low-income homes · Run by Housing and Community Development Tucson · Average payment: $458 a month · Homes at several sites · (520) 791-4171
- Mission Tierra Tax credit (LIHTC) 5505 S Mission Rd, Tucson 85746 219 low-income homes · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 95 · 4 bd: 28
- Scattered Sites Public housing 5717 S Southland Blvd, Tucson 85706 184 low-income homes · Run by Housing and Community Development Tucson · Average payment: $463 a month · Average wait: 40 months · Homes at several sites · (520) 791-4171
- Colonia Progreso Public housing 420 E 28th St, South Tucson 85713 172 low-income homes · Run by South Tucson Housing Authority · Average payment: $362 a month · Average wait: 25 months · (520) 623-8481
- Council House Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2323 E 10th St, Tucson 85719 150 homes, 149 low-income · 1 bd: 137 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2008 · For older adults · (520) 623-4686
- Sentinel Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 125 S Linda Ave, Tucson 85745 143 homes, 142 low-income · 1 bd: 143 · In service since 2012 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (520) 884-7184
- Posadas Sentinel, PH. I Public housing 406 W Calle Posadas, Tucson 85701 201 homes, 140 low-income · Run by Housing and Community Development Tucson · Average payment: $588 a month · Average wait: 129 months · (520) 791-4171
- Catalunya Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 5180 E 22nd St, Tucson 85711 140 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 104 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2015 · For families · (520) 790-2772
- Greenview Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1601 W El Rio Dr, Tucson 85745 136 homes, 135 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Scattered Sites Public housing 211 E Delano St, Tucson 85705 135 low-income homes · Run by Housing and Community Development Tucson · Average payment: $457 a month · Average wait: 31 months · Homes at several sites · (520) 791-4171
- Greenview Apartments HUD-assisted 1615 W El Rio Dr, Tucson 85745 136 homes, 134 low-income · For families · (520) 622-0772
- Menlo Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 425 N Grande Ave, Tucson 85745 110 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Menlo Park Apartments HUD-assisted 427 N Grande Ave, Tucson 85745 110 low-income homes · For families · (520) 798-1440
- Catalina Village Assisted Living Tax credit (LIHTC) 5324 E 1st St, Tucson 85711 107 homes, 104 low-income · 1 bd: 104 · In service since 2002
- Rio Viejo Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5418 S Park Ave, Tucson 85706 101 homes, 100 low-income · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 45 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Miraflores Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4011 N 1st Ave, Tucson 85719 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2015 · For families · (520) 887-5828
- Western Winds Apartments HUD-assisted 4131 N Western Winds Dr, Tucson 85705 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (520) 887-9400
- Colores del Sol Tax credit (LIHTC) 5933 S 6th Ave, Tucson 85706 125 homes, 98 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 58 · 3 bd: 58 · In service since 2002
- La Posada Apts (TUCSON) Tax credit (LIHTC) 6300 S Headley Rd, Tucson 85746 125 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 71 · In service since 1999
- Casa Del Pueblo HUD-assisted 4975 S Liberty Ave, Tucson 85706 96 homes, 95 low-income · For older adults · (520) 806-1041
- Loma Verde Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1355 W Roger Rd, Tucson 85705 96 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 49 · 2 bd: 47 · In service since 2002
- Sunnyside Pointe Villas II Tax credit (LIHTC) Sunnyside Pointe Subdivision (park Avenue, South of Irvington Road), Tucson 85706 92 homes, 91 low-income · 1 bd: 62 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Sunnyside Pointe Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 780 E Calle Mariachi, Tucson 85706 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2013
- Trinity Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 6280 S Campbell Ave, Tucson 85706 88 low-income homes · 3 bd: 44 · 4 bd: 44 · In service since 2012 · For families
- The Marist on Cathedral Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 111/235 S. Church Avenue, Tucson 85701 83 low-income homes · 1 bd: 73 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Las Villas de Kino II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5515 S Forgeus Ave, Tucson 85706 108 homes, 82 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 55 · In service since 1999
- Tucson Cabo del Sol Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5600 S Midvale Park Rd, Tucson 85746 103 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 62 · In service since 1999
- Gerd & Inge Strauss Manor on Pantano HUD-assisted 370 N Pantano Rd, Tucson 85710 81 homes, 80 low-income · For older adults · (520) 722-9015
- Marana Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 13387 N Lon Adams Rd, Marana 85653 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Mission Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 2455 N Dodge Blvd, Tucson 85716 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Mission Vista Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2455 N Dodge Blvd, Tucson 85716 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 41 · In service since 2000
- BNai BRith Covenant House HUD-assisted 4414 E 2nd St, Tucson 85711 79 homes, 78 low-income · For older adults · (520) 327-2200
- Glenstone Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 2835 N Stone Ave, Tucson 85705 72 low-income homes · Studio: 32 · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2010
- West End Station Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 855 W Congress St, Tucson 85745 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2018 · For people with disabilities, families · (480) 205-6663
- Blanche Johnson Courtyards HUD-assisted 1435 E 36th St, Tucson 85713 69 homes, 68 low-income · For older adults · (520) 623-7790
- Martin Luther King Building at Depot Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) · Public housing 55 N 5th Ave, Tucson 85701 68 low-income homes · 1 bd: 68 · In service since 2010 · For older adults, people with disabilities · Run by Housing and Community Development Tucson · Average payment: $328 a month · Average wait: 75 months · (520) 791-4171
- Storacle Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 E Adams St, Tucson 85705 66 low-income homes · 1 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2019 · For families
- ST Luke's in the Desert Tax credit (LIHTC) 615 E Adams St, Tucson 85705 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 64 · In service since 2000
- Campbell Terrace Apartments HUD-assisted 4750 S Campbell Ave, Tucson 85714 90 homes, 63 low-income · For families · (520) 889-3755
- Mountain Trace Terrace HUD-assisted 4654 S 16th Ave, Tucson 85714 64 homes, 63 low-income · For older adults · (520) 882-2882
- Barrio Viejo HUD-assisted 124 W 18th St, Tucson 85701 62 low-income homes · For older adults · (520) 623-4999
- Casa de Encanto Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 250 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson 85745 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2007 · For older adults · (520) 622-4187
- Estes Gardens HUD-assisted 6251 S Commerce Ct, Tucson 85746 57 low-income homes · For older adults · (520) 295-0400
- Colonia Libre Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 251 W 38th St, Tucson 85713 60 homes, 56 low-income · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 15 · In service since 2005
- Casitas on East Broadway HUD-assisted 2121 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson 85719 57 homes, 56 low-income · For older adults · (520) 624-7392
- 7th Avenue Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 529 N 7th Ave, Tucson 85705 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2017
- Esperanza en Escalante Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3710 S Calle Polar, Tucson 85730 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2020 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- West Point Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 20 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson 85701 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 50 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Casa Bonitas III, IV & V Tax credit (LIHTC) 1016 E Milton Rd, Tucson 85706 60 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2004
- Fry Apartments HUD-assisted 909 S 5th Ave, Tucson 85701 48 homes, 47 low-income · For families · (520) 882-9910
- Lander Apts - Phase II Public housing 902 W Congress St, Tucson 85745 47 low-income homes · Run by Housing and Community Development Tucson · Average payment: $341 a month · (520) 791-4171
- South Park Hope Phase Vi Tax credit (LIHTC) 1122 E Silverlake Rd, Tucson 85713 45 low-income homes · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 25 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 2004
- Downtown Motor Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 383 S Stone Ave, Tucson 85701 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2016
- Esperanza en Escalante Tax credit (LIHTC) 3680 S Calle Polar, Tucson 85730 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 44 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
- Silverwood Casitas HUD-assisted 2220 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson 85745 43 homes, 42 low-income · For older adults · (520) 392-8454
- Ghost Ranch Lodge Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 801 W Miracle Mile, Tucson 85705 60 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Parkside Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 2150 N 4th Ave, Tucson 85705 41 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 37 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2001
- Bnai Brith Covenant House II HUD-assisted 4414 E 2nd St, Tucson 85711 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (520) 327-2200
- Miracle Point Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 375 W Blacklidge Dr, Tucson 85705 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2018 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Pascua Yaqui Homes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5311 W Toroko Vampo, Tucson 85757 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 22 · In service since 2012 · For people with disabilities, families
- Toka Homes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 51 Baboquivari Cir, Sells 85634 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 13 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Toka Homes II Tax credit (LIHTC) Various on Vista Street, Quijtoa Street, F Street, and A Vant, Sells 85634 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 11 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Toka Homes III Tax credit (LIHTC) W of SWC of Su:dagi Wo:g Street + S Mission Road, Tucson 85746 38 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Alvernon Hacienda Tax credit (LIHTC) 3949 E Monte Vista Dr, Tucson 85712 36 low-income homes · Studio: 24 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1993
- La Casa De Los Leones HUD-assisted 3150 N Flowing Wells Rd, Tucson 85705 36 low-income homes · For older adults · (520) 292-0031
- Pascua Yaqui Homes Vi Tax credit (LIHTC) A Vacant Parcel at the Northwest Intersection of S. Sheridan Avenue and Calle Torim, Tucson 85757 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Rally Point Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 S Stone Ave, Tucson 85701 30 low-income homes · Studio: 30 · In service since 2015 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Viviendas Asistenciales HUD-assisted 5602 E Edison St, Tucson 85712 30 homes, 29 low-income · For older adults · (520) 298-6877
- Robert F. Kennedy Homes Public housing 1007 E 32nd St, Tucson 85713 48 homes, 28 low-income · Run by Housing and Community Development Tucson · Average payment: $336 a month · Average wait: 45 months · Homes at several sites · (520) 791-4171
- Silverbell Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) · Public housing 3007 N Dasylirion Dr, Tucson 85745 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2007 · Run by Housing and Community Development Tucson · Average payment: $321 a month · (520) 791-4171
- Stephenson Place HUD-assisted 3533 N Estrella Ave, Tucson 85705 25 homes, 24 low-income · For people with disabilities · (520) 628-7223
- Sahuaro Apts Assoc Tax credit (LIHTC) 510 W Sahuaro St, Tucson 85705 23 low-income homes · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1994
- Casa Bonitas Phases I & II Tax credit (LIHTC) 327 W King Rd, Tucson 85705 30 homes, 20 low-income · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 14 · In service since 2004
- Pascua Yaqui Homes V Tax credit (LIHTC) 7609 S Camino Benem, Tucson 85757 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Chula Vista Apartments HUD-assisted 2575 N Country Club Rd, Tucson 85716 48 homes, 19 low-income · For families · (520) 323-1094
- El Memorial De Don Frew Apartments HUD-assisted 11900 W Grier Rd, Marana 85653 18 low-income homes · For families · (520) 682-2652
- Curley School Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 W Esperanza Ave, Ajo 85321 30 homes, 17 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2007
- Sueno Nuevo HUD-assisted 50 E Thoroughbred Rd, Tucson 85706 17 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (520) 207-4144
- Wings of Freedom Tax credit (LIHTC) 2425 N Haskell Dr, Tucson 85716 22 homes, 14 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2003
- Bella Vista Apartments HUD-assisted 1950 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson 85745 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (520) 207-4144
- Sonrisa Apartments HUD-assisted 7166 S Missiondale Rd, Tucson 85756 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (520) 398-5057
- Desert Dove Apartments HUD-assisted 6175 S Midvale Park Rd, Tucson 85746 57 homes, 7 low-income · (520) 230-8797
- Kiva Apartments HUD-assisted 3626 E Lee St, Tucson 85716 7 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (520) 721-1877
- Posadas Sentinel Tax credit (LIHTC) 470 W Armijo St, Tucson 85701 200 homes
9 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Pima County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Pima County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,000 | $34,950 | $55,900 |
| 2 people | $24,000 | $39,950 | $63,900 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,900 | $79,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,900 | $86,250 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,900 | $92,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,900 | $99,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,900 | $105,450 |
Area median income: $99,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Tucson, AZ MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $880 – $1,076
- 1 bedroom $983 – $1,201
- 2 bedrooms $1,265 – $1,546
- 3 bedrooms $1,751 – $2,141
- 4 bedrooms $1,990 – $2,432
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing and Community Development Tucson Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 5,108 vouchers · 1,159 public housing units (520) 791-4171 Housing and Community Development Tucson: ann.chanecka@tucsonaz.gov
- Pima County Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 892 vouchers (520) 791-4171 Pima County Housing Authority: ann.chanecka@tucsonaz.gov
- South Tucson Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 136 vouchers · 172 public housing units (520) 623-8481 South Tucson Housing Authority: stha@southtucson.org
Housing agencies in Arizona Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Arizona
What Arizona law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1.5 months of rent
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321(A)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 14 business days
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321(D)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 calendar days
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1368(B)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1375(B)
- Only a court order can remove youAriz. Rev. Stat. §§33-1367, 33-1364(C)
- Protection from retaliationAriz. Rev. Stat. §33-1381
- Repair and deduct from the rentAriz. Rev. Stat. §33-1363(A)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Pima County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Pima County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Administration of Resources and Choices (ARC)
1625 N Alvernon Way Ste 101, Tucson · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 5 more
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Pima County Community Land Trust (PCCLT)
17 N Linda Ave, Tucson · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 6 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Pima County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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Your move
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Cash to move in
$2,810
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,405
- Security deposit
- $1,405
- Total
- $2,810
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Pima County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $978; 1 bedroom: $1,092; 2 bedrooms: $1,405; 3 bedrooms: $1,946; 4 bedrooms: $2,211. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Pima County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,405) without spending more than 30% of income takes $27.02 an hour full time, or $56,200 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Pima County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $49,900 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Pima County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,265 and $1,546 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Pima County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,100 in 85714 to $2,110 in 85755. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Pima County?
HUD lists 88 properties with homes for low-income households in Pima County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Pima County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Pima County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Arizona, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).