East Tucson, Tucson, AZ—85730

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in East Tucson, Tucson, AZ is $1,720, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in East Tucson, Tucson, AZ is studios: $693, 1-bedrooms: $1,030, 2-bedrooms: $1,450, 3-bedrooms: $1,760, 4-bedrooms: $1,890. The most common rental property sizes in East Tucson, Tucson, AZ are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 33.2% and 29.1% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, East Tucson, Tucson, AZ has a population of 39,100, which has increased by 2.2% over the past 5 years. East Tucson, Tucson, AZ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.4% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, East Tucson, Tucson, AZ is a predominantly white area, with 52.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 14.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in East Tucson, Tucson, AZ is hispanic, making up 30.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.9% of the population in East Tucson, Tucson, AZ, and this percentage has increased by 2.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in East Tucson, Tucson, AZ under the Section 8 program is 7.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In East Tucson, Tucson, AZ, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.