Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Pima County vs Arizona
How do Pima County and Arizona rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,081
- Pima County (1BR)
- $1,151
- Arizona (1BR)
- −6%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Pima County is 6% cheaper than Arizona at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,081 vs $1,151). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Pima County | Arizona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $967 | $1,053 | −$86 (-8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,081 | $1,151 | −$70 (-6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,402 | $1,419 | −$17 (-1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,950 | $1,889 | +$61 (+3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,245 | $2,158 | +$87 (+4%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Pima County is 13% above the US average. Arizona is 20% above.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).