Rent to own Homes in Tucson, AZ

With 548,073 residents, Tucson, Arizona, is the 33rd most populous city in the U.S., and it encompasses 226.71 square miles, making it the 20th largest municipality in the country based on area. But its origins, dating back to the late 1700s, are not nearly as glorious. In 1776, Lieutenant Colonel Hugo O'Connor of the Spanish army built a 700 square foot fort for several officers, 75 soldiers, and their families in what was then the Sorona - a Mexican state.

The area grew to 11 acres, and soon civilians started to move to the vicinity. By 1830, Tucson had developed into an entire Mexican village. It was finally annexed to the United States in 1854 when the government bought 29,670 square miles - an area that is now part of Arizona and New Mexico - from the Mexicans for $10 million in the Gadsden Purchase.

Tucson, AZ is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $45,227 and a median rent of $861, the Tucson, AZ rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Tucson, AZ. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Tucson, AZ rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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5626 N CAMINO DE LA NOCHE
Rent To Own
Catalina Foothills
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85718
5
2
1762 ft2
1976
2831 W VIA HACIENDA
Rent To Own
Catalina Foothills
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85741
4
3
2500 ft2
1985
1069 E PECAN ORCHARD LOOP
Rent To Own
Madera Highlands Villages
Single Family Home
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
5
3
3404 ft2
2009
15110 W Arivaca Rd
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Arivaca, AZ 85601
6
7
6470 ft2
1971
1 of 126 4637 E TIMROD ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85711
3
1
1121 ft2
1950
1 of 60 5701 E GLENN ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Old Fort Lowell
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85712
2
2
1284 ft2
1974
1 of 116 836 N WILMOT RD
Rent to Own Eligible
El G.H.E.K.O.
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85711
4
3
2009 ft2
2007
2914 E WAVERLY ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Blenman-Elm
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85716
2
2
1459 ft2
1947
9613 S SAN ESTEBAN DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Rincon Trails
Single Family Home
Vail, AZ 85641
4
3
2879 ft2
2008
New
1 of 50 12545 E ARBOR VISTA BLVD
Rent to Own Eligible
Arbor Vista
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85749
4
4
3655 ft2
1986
1 of 37 13960 S CAMINO EL BECERRO
Rent to Own Eligible
The Presidios At Rancho Sahuarita
Single Family Home
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
3
2
1554 ft2
2010
1 of 25 5431 N PASEO MAZAMITLA
Rent to Own Eligible
Catalina Foothills
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85718
3
2
2635 ft2
1983
New
5500 N VALLEY VIEW RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Catalina Foothills
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85718
1
1
729 ft2
1984
New
4758 E 27TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Myers
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85711
3
2
1409 ft2
1958
3940 E TIMROD ST
Rent to Own Eligible
San Clemente
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85711
2
2
1268 ft2
1961
1 of 79 4310 E 31ST ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Roberts
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85711
3
1
1264 ft2
1959
2362 S TUCSON STRA
Rent to Own Eligible
Pueblo Gardens
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85713
2
1
940 ft2
1948
New
1 of 38 10762 E ORCHID CACTUS LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Civano
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85747
4
3
1880 ft2
2008
1 of 76 101 S PLAYERS CLUB DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Starr Pass
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85745
2
1
915 ft2
1996
New
3508 S MISSION RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Westside Development
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85713
3
2
1298 ft2
1974
1 of 25 2810 W DESERT CREST DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Westside Development
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85713
3
2
1481 ft2
1973
1 of 14 6226 S WHEATON DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85747
3
2
1300 ft2
2002
1 of 60 10379 E DANWOOD WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Rita Ranch
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85747
3
2
1663 ft2
2002
1 of 25 5069 S HANNAH HEATHER PL
Rent to Own Eligible
Civano
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85747
4
3
2143 ft2
2010
New
8951 E DESERT PALM ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85730
3
2
1372 ft2
1994
828 S LANGLEY AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85710
2
2
945 ft2
1973
810 S KOLB RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85710
2
2
1020 ft2
1974
1 of 43 804 S LANGLEY AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85710
2
2
919 ft2
1973
1 of 53 6625 E GOLF LINKS RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Terra Del Sol
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85730
2
2
849 ft2
1980
1 of 28 9922 E ROCKY VISTA DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Harrison East South
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85748
3
2
1560 ft2
2001
1 of 27 10027 E DENVER HILL DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Harrison East South
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85748
3
2
1964 ft2
2004
New
3801 N BALBOA AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Amphi
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85705
5
2
1681 ft2
1962
945 W Panorama Rd
Rent to Own Eligible
Shaheen Estates
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85716
5
3
3622 ft2
1972
910 N ALVERNON WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Peter Howen
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85711
1
1
672 ft2
1959
1 of 12 1324 N VINE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
North University
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85719
2
1
984 ft2
1935
New
7381 S VISTA DEL ARROYO
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85746
4
3
2269 ft2
1991
1 of 82 4421 N SUMMER SET DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Summer Set
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85750
3
3
1756 ft2
1989
1 of 128 4615 N LASON LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Catalina Foothills
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85749
5
5
4650 ft2
1972
1 of 34 1225 E EDISON ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Jefferson Park
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85719
4
3
2381 ft2
1984
7920 E Colette Cir
Rent to Own Eligible
Catalina Foothills
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85710
2
2
1247 ft2
1985
6995 VENTANA LINKS LOOP
Rent to Own Eligible
Summit Ridge Estates
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85750
4
3
2237 ft2
2021
1 of 20 2121 N COUNTRY CLUB RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Blenman-Elm
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85716
2
1
1050 ft2
1960
1 of 92 446 N CAMPBELL AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Sam Hughes
Townhouse/Condo
Tucson, AZ 85719
2
2
1071 ft2
2004
1 of 21 2370 N CREEK VISTA DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Bear Canyon
Single Family Home
Tucson, AZ 85749
4
2
1815 ft2
2000
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Buying a Home in Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ is seeing rapid growth and Tucson, AZ's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -24% below the 2024 national average. Tucson, AZ is part of Pima county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Pima is 0.81% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

Median Home Price in Tucson, AZ

Median Rent in Tucson, AZ

Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.

Average Cost of Living in Tucson

The average cost of living in Arizona is 2.2% higher than the national average, but Tucson is 10.6% lower than the state and 8.4% less than the rest of the country. Expenses like groceries, health, housing, utilities, and transportation are all below average. Nevertheless, nearby municipalities such as Sahuarita, Marana, and Oro Valley are between 4.4% and 17.5% more costly than Tucson. And the cost of living in Phoenix, the only larger city in Arizona, is 12.1% higher. Based on its location and status as a major city in the area, Tucson is an affordable place to live.

Average Home Prices in Tucson

Tucson's housing market is perfect for people who are looking to move to the area. The median price of a house in the city is $185,800 - slightly more than $45,000 cheaper than average for the United States and $63,500 lower than Arizona's median price tag. Homes in Phoenix cost $239,400, and Sahuarita, Marana, and Oro Valley range between $207,200 and $301,600. If you're thinking of moving to the region and would like to live in a city environment that has some sprawl, Tucson is an excellent option for you. As a bonus, the city has many available rent-to-own home opportunities.

Tucson Statistics

If you're interested in Tucson rent-to-own homes, don't forget to consider important factors in addition to monthly living costs, such as average commute, taxes, crime rates, etc. The following are some common Tucson statistics compared to the U.S. national average.

Tucson Averages National Averages
One-Way Commute 22.2 minutes 26.4 minutes
Violent Crime 37.5 22.7
Property Crime 83.2 35.4
Unemployment Rate 5.6% 3.9%
Income Tax Rate 4.2% 4.6%
Air Quality 49 58
Water Quality 48 55
Median Household Income $37,149 $53,482
Median Property Taxes $1,200 $2,200
Utilities $265/month $112/month
Monthly Rent $920 $1,470
Median Home Cost $185,800 $231,200
Median Home Age 40 years 40 years

Popular Amenities and Attractions in Tucson

One of the more exciting facets of Tucson, Arizona, is the fact that it is one of the few areas continuously inhabited since early civilization. It has thousands of years of human history, and the government ensures its availability to the public. Visitors and locals enjoy an endless assortment of interesting historical sites and outdoor experiences, whether or not they're into history.

You can spend years exploring the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area. Its visitor center and administrative offices are located in Tucson, but the area covers 3,300 square miles. It includes the Santa Cruz River's watershed, which is still in use and has been a major trade route since humans came to the area. In addition to recreation and hiking, you can learn about desert farming, U.S.-Mexico border culture, frontier life, ranching traditions, and how the Native Americans lived back in the day. There are also plenty of U.S. and Spanish military posts open to visitors.

Tucson also has many popular traditional attractions, such as the Pima Air and Space Museum, the Reid Park Zoo, the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, and the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. The city also maintains more than 150 parks for recreation, boating, fishing, pets, educational purposes, hiking, biking, swimming, and a host of other activities for guests and residents to enjoy.

The Old Pueblo is now a fully developed municipality with a friendly environment and a healthy, growing economy. The city is a national hub for aerospace and defense-related manufacturing, technology, warehousing, research and development, and distribution, and it's ranked in the top five in the U.S. for this sector. Tucson also shines in the renewable energy and optics sectors and brought in $2.4 billion in spending from tourism in the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Some of the city's major employers include the University of Arizona and the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Tucson has lots of history, open space, and friendly people. You can become a part of the long, historical chain of human civilization in Tucson by buying one of its many rent-to-own homes available for sale.