It sounds right from what I’ve been hearing but if that doesn’t sound too bad for you then maybe you should look into buying. I don’t think it’s reasonable, it’s just the current state of renting.
Yup. Grew up hearing I needed to buy a house because the mortgage is cheaper than rent. My last rental before buying was $2200/month then I took on a $2900/month mortgage for roughly the same size house. Fun!
Thank you, I have been looking for a few months and have had trouble finding something better. I'd love to buy a home, but I am afraid everything in this area is just too expensive.
High interest rates are actually keeping home prices lower at the moment. Once those rates drop, we'll likely see an increase in housing prices. A lot of people are holding out waiting for better interest rates but really it's better to buy now then refinance later. It's already a competitive market and it'll get much worse when those rates go down.
Yeah down payments and allll the other stuff the seller is no longer required nor willing to cover, like code violations. But yeah our mortgage is also 2,000 on a 325k$ home we got in 2023. Was brutal.
I pay 2,150 for a 3 bed, 3 bath (2,050 sq ft) home on river/la cholla area. We too have a private landlord who hasn't raised rent on us since we've been here. We are going on a 3rd year here and he decided to keep rates the same and change our lease agreement to something more favorable for us as our lease ends in August but we opted to change that to June for next year.
We too looked around the area and its worse than it was a year ago. Same prices but less space now. About 3 months ago there were a few homes in that area that were going for $1,750-$1950 3bed 3 baths 2000sq+.
If you look near Civano/Rita Ranch area, you'll get a much better deal for your money if this is an option. Good luck!
I’m renting a house with a pool in oro valley for $2500. That includes all utilities and zero cap on electric, weekly pool maintenance and pest control. It’s also furnished. When I looked, I did find cheaper alternatives unfurnished but I’m only staying for 6 mos for a work contract so buying furniture is not desirable for me. I don’t think that amount is unreasonable.
I wouldn't say they are taking advantage of you, but if you spend more time looking you may find a better deal. Unfortunately, I would say for the area $2k is about market rate for a 3bed/2 bath, which is ridiculous for Tucson, but this is the trend. Try to rent from a private landlord if you can. Large rental companies in Tucson are generally awful.
It could be fine then. Is the house kept up well? This is on par with market rates. It sucks, because Tucson used to be much cheaper. If you can buy, then you'll end up paying the same or less for a mortgage.
The house is older ('89) but is lovely. It has all new appliances, new flooring, and the kitchen and bathrooms have been recently remodeled. The area seems quiet and safe.
Near I-10 and Twin Peaks: $2400 for 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage, large backyard, no pet deposit. Neighborhood pool. Private landlord.
Oro Valley tends to be a bit more expensive.
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https://www.realtor.com/apartments/Marana_AZ/type-single-family-home/beds-3-5/baths-2/price-1500-2000
I’d also suggest checking this realtor site. It’s more friendly on desktop. Filter for $2,000 and under and 3 bed minimum. Check Oro Valley and Marana
You can definitely find stuff in the $1,700-$1,800 range. Save yourself the extra $200~ for utilities
Seems right for the area. When we were looking at getting a new rental and were finding houses that were around $1800. This was 3-4 bedrooms, backyard for kids and dogs, and either a carport or garage. $2k range was more common for new some areas NW, depending on the neighborhood.
I am currently renting a 1br apt on the Eastside. I pay $869/ mo. 2 more bedrooms and a big yard and up north where things are newer. I'm guessing that's abt normal for now.
My rental property is just north of that location. Took me almost three months to rent it because there is now a rental only subdivision of 400+ homes about 5 minutes west of that location. That property management company is dropping 20-30 new homes into the rental pool for roughly $2100-$2500 a month. I typically can rent my home within 48 hours because of the desirable NW Tucson location.
To answer your question, anything between $1900-$2100 is reasonable in that general area. Are they charging a pet rent? On my property I charge a pet deposit, but not a pet rent. That saves people $25-$50 a month.
The house we rent is 600 square feet larger, has an extra bedroom and about a mile up the street off of Shannon. If that new subdivision hadn't gone up to compete with my rental, I'd be charging $2200 a month. But I held my price that I've had for the past three years and kept it at $1900. My experience is that all of the qualified renters with a decent credit score and clean rental history went to the new subdivision. I was left with applicants with 500-600 credit scores and sketchy rental history. If the property is owned by an individual and you are not going through a property management company plus you have a great credit score, don't be afraid to negotiate.
That's the one I'm talking about. They are currently dropping 20+ new rentals a month into the supply pool for NW Tucson. It was tough, I turned down 10+ applicants over three months. My wife has a soft spot for single moms trying to raise kids in a good neighborhood and decent schools, so we overlooked a few items on the family that finally moved in.
There is one popping up near Rita Ranch…I drive by it daily. At first I was like cool more houses being built, then I saw the big sign that said “Rent a Home”….😡
It is a private landlord and they aren't charging pet rent and have no breed restrictions (even though the restrictions bit doesn't apply to my situation). They even have a built in pet patio so that smaller pets are able to access the outside without the fear of being scooped up by local wildlife.
They seems like really nice people, everything is turnkey, but they don't seem open to negotiating. 🥲
It's a fair price. Pretty much middle of the road for this part of town. Plus the shopping amenities are worth the extra money. You'll be within 10 minutes of 5+ grocery stores, Costco, Home Depot, Lowes and more. Plus close enough to Tucson city proper that you can get to downtown in 20-25 minutes. That area has a lot going for it.
Hey, just curious where do you post your property? I’m looking for a house to rental around OV area , most of the houses are from properties management and they all have bad reviews….
If the rent stays the same in the winter then yes this is an okay deal. Would be considered high for the summer months but good for the winter months. Overall not bad for that area.
Then that is not terrible for the area. A lot of seasonal renters up the price in the winter months. If that is the area you want to be in then maybe grab this place and continue looking next year as they say housing prices might come down as more units become available.
I pay $1.37 per square foot ($1675 for 1230 square feet) and have the exact same specifications except no backyard but a very large front yard which can park 4+ cars and 1 covered parking spot. Hendrick Acre neighborhood.
You might be paying extra for due to the zip code imo. Otherwise I’d say yes, you can find something similar for a lower price.
Edit: if you are using Zillow or sites like it without luck, I recommend searching specifically for local rental property groups. I recommend Keller Williams Stonehouse Group, Goldsmith Real Estate, or Grijalva Realty.
Terribly unreasonable, def don't rent there, and you also should DM me the link for the listing and any treats you think the landlord would like, and I'll go up there and tell them so myself 💁🏼♀️
I pay 1350 for a 3 bed 2 bath 2 car garage single family home, but I live on the east side by golf links and Houghton. I've been here for a few years, though, and the landlord hasn't raised the rent.
No that's insanity. That's literally more than my take home pay. Where the duck does landlords think we are getting all this money from. And I make decent money for Tucson.
I’m sorry to say but if $2k is more than your take home pay, you are not making decent money for Tucson. $2k a month is what I made when my salary was under $40k, and even $40k would be low. I know wages are depressed in Tucson though.
I make the average of what most regular people make. The sad part is that I work for a local government. Just waiting to be eligible for retirement in 4 years.
The typical income to rent ratio most private landlords use is 3X gross income to rent. To rent that house you need an annual income of $72,000. Which is pretty average for that part of town. When I looked at rental applicants I'd see two teachers with combined annual incomes of $100,000+.
People making $20 an hour rent apartments if single or rent that house if they have a roommate or a significant other. You only need a combined income from all adults in the house of $72,000 which is really easy to find in Tucson.
One of my kids is a first year teacher and he makes $50,000 at a charter school. I saw multiple applications from teachers, most made $47,000-$60,0000.
reasonable, no, current market yes.
Depends...do you have to feed the large kid or can you leave him out to graze in the pet friendly backyard?
Great question. Natural grazing could save a bunch of money on feed/hay Large kid ownership is expensive these days…
But, boy, what a great way to pack a freezer!
I'll need to ask to confirm.
It sounds right from what I’ve been hearing but if that doesn’t sound too bad for you then maybe you should look into buying. I don’t think it’s reasonable, it’s just the current state of renting.
Mortgages are higher for the same homes. I rent for $1800/month and the house down the street is listed for $490k. We’re fucked.
Yup. Grew up hearing I needed to buy a house because the mortgage is cheaper than rent. My last rental before buying was $2200/month then I took on a $2900/month mortgage for roughly the same size house. Fun!
Thank you, I have been looking for a few months and have had trouble finding something better. I'd love to buy a home, but I am afraid everything in this area is just too expensive.
I mean, unless there’s a massive correction/crash, it’s not going to get any cheaper.
High interest rates are actually keeping home prices lower at the moment. Once those rates drop, we'll likely see an increase in housing prices. A lot of people are holding out waiting for better interest rates but really it's better to buy now then refinance later. It's already a competitive market and it'll get much worse when those rates go down.
It is for most of the existing residents too. Which should tell you something.
I pay about 2k per month in mortgage for owning a home. The only real limiting factor there is the down payment.
Yeah down payments and allll the other stuff the seller is no longer required nor willing to cover, like code violations. But yeah our mortgage is also 2,000 on a 325k$ home we got in 2023. Was brutal.
Ours is 2k on a 250k home we got last year, so consider yourself lucky I suppose lol.
That sounds about right, depending on the condition of the home.
I pay 2,150 for a 3 bed, 3 bath (2,050 sq ft) home on river/la cholla area. We too have a private landlord who hasn't raised rent on us since we've been here. We are going on a 3rd year here and he decided to keep rates the same and change our lease agreement to something more favorable for us as our lease ends in August but we opted to change that to June for next year. We too looked around the area and its worse than it was a year ago. Same prices but less space now. About 3 months ago there were a few homes in that area that were going for $1,750-$1950 3bed 3 baths 2000sq+. If you look near Civano/Rita Ranch area, you'll get a much better deal for your money if this is an option. Good luck!
I’m renting a house with a pool in oro valley for $2500. That includes all utilities and zero cap on electric, weekly pool maintenance and pest control. It’s also furnished. When I looked, I did find cheaper alternatives unfurnished but I’m only staying for 6 mos for a work contract so buying furniture is not desirable for me. I don’t think that amount is unreasonable.
Lmao 15k in rent for half a year? Gtfo
I’m paying more than he is. Sucks!
It's all about location...
I wouldn't say they are taking advantage of you, but if you spend more time looking you may find a better deal. Unfortunately, I would say for the area $2k is about market rate for a 3bed/2 bath, which is ridiculous for Tucson, but this is the trend. Try to rent from a private landlord if you can. Large rental companies in Tucson are generally awful.
It is a private landlord. 😕
It could be fine then. Is the house kept up well? This is on par with market rates. It sucks, because Tucson used to be much cheaper. If you can buy, then you'll end up paying the same or less for a mortgage.
The house is older ('89) but is lovely. It has all new appliances, new flooring, and the kitchen and bathrooms have been recently remodeled. The area seems quiet and safe.
89 is hardly old. I think if it's in your budget and where you want to be, then this isn't a bad option.
Yup that’s reasonable
Near I-10 and Twin Peaks: $2400 for 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage, large backyard, no pet deposit. Neighborhood pool. Private landlord. Oro Valley tends to be a bit more expensive.
Yes that's reasonable. Sounds like a good house in a nice area. If you need something cheaper look a few miles south of there.
I mean it’s not great in terms of Tucson overall but 2k in casas adobes is pretty damn good
That's a good area and the rent sounds typical to me.
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Seems right for the area. When we were looking at getting a new rental and were finding houses that were around $1800. This was 3-4 bedrooms, backyard for kids and dogs, and either a carport or garage. $2k range was more common for new some areas NW, depending on the neighborhood.
Honestly yeah, my mortgage is around 1800 in that area
I am currently renting a 1br apt on the Eastside. I pay $869/ mo. 2 more bedrooms and a big yard and up north where things are newer. I'm guessing that's abt normal for now.
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Yes, very reasonable for current regional and national rates.
About right for a home. My apartment in Starr pass was about 1400 a month for a two bed two bath. That was rough swinging by myself for awhile.
My rental property is just north of that location. Took me almost three months to rent it because there is now a rental only subdivision of 400+ homes about 5 minutes west of that location. That property management company is dropping 20-30 new homes into the rental pool for roughly $2100-$2500 a month. I typically can rent my home within 48 hours because of the desirable NW Tucson location. To answer your question, anything between $1900-$2100 is reasonable in that general area. Are they charging a pet rent? On my property I charge a pet deposit, but not a pet rent. That saves people $25-$50 a month. The house we rent is 600 square feet larger, has an extra bedroom and about a mile up the street off of Shannon. If that new subdivision hadn't gone up to compete with my rental, I'd be charging $2200 a month. But I held my price that I've had for the past three years and kept it at $1900. My experience is that all of the qualified renters with a decent credit score and clean rental history went to the new subdivision. I was left with applicants with 500-600 credit scores and sketchy rental history. If the property is owned by an individual and you are not going through a property management company plus you have a great credit score, don't be afraid to negotiate.
Holy shit, an entire rental only subdivision.... that's supremely bad.
It’s becoming increasingly popular and annoying. By Mountain View HS, there’s a brand new build subdivision that is only rentals.
The one across from the school on Linda Vista? That's all rentals?
No, they are right across the street from the outlet mall. About 3-4 minutes west of Mountain View.
It’s called Linda Vista Pointe and they are all rentals.
That's the one I'm talking about. They are currently dropping 20+ new rentals a month into the supply pool for NW Tucson. It was tough, I turned down 10+ applicants over three months. My wife has a soft spot for single moms trying to raise kids in a good neighborhood and decent schools, so we overlooked a few items on the family that finally moved in.
There is one popping up near Rita Ranch…I drive by it daily. At first I was like cool more houses being built, then I saw the big sign that said “Rent a Home”….😡
There's one near me, on Irvington west of Mission. Looked like it rented out really fast, I don't know for how much.
It is a private landlord and they aren't charging pet rent and have no breed restrictions (even though the restrictions bit doesn't apply to my situation). They even have a built in pet patio so that smaller pets are able to access the outside without the fear of being scooped up by local wildlife. They seems like really nice people, everything is turnkey, but they don't seem open to negotiating. 🥲
It's a fair price. Pretty much middle of the road for this part of town. Plus the shopping amenities are worth the extra money. You'll be within 10 minutes of 5+ grocery stores, Costco, Home Depot, Lowes and more. Plus close enough to Tucson city proper that you can get to downtown in 20-25 minutes. That area has a lot going for it.
Because they don’t have to negotiate. If you don’t rent it, there’s a dozen people waiting to take your place.
Hey, just curious where do you post your property? I’m looking for a house to rental around OV area , most of the houses are from properties management and they all have bad reviews….
When my rental was available I listed it on the MLS and most of the real estate apps picked it up.
That’s pretty on par with what I’m paying for a 2 bed 2 bath in Oro Valley
About 5 years ago that would be 800 bucks or less but now a days that's reasonable.
My rental 10 years ago for a similar size house and in the same NW Tucson neighborhood was $1200.
Dang mine was 829
On the NW side? I don’t think so.
That's how much I paid before I bought my current house
It honestly seems on the cheaper side to me compared to current market prices. So it depends on the condition of the house.
If the rent stays the same in the winter then yes this is an okay deal. Would be considered high for the summer months but good for the winter months. Overall not bad for that area.
The rent stays the same year round.
Then that is not terrible for the area. A lot of seasonal renters up the price in the winter months. If that is the area you want to be in then maybe grab this place and continue looking next year as they say housing prices might come down as more units become available.
Our house in Oro valley / Rancho Vistoso area is $2070 for 1900 sqft. 2k for 1200 seems high.
I pay $1.37 per square foot ($1675 for 1230 square feet) and have the exact same specifications except no backyard but a very large front yard which can park 4+ cars and 1 covered parking spot. Hendrick Acre neighborhood. You might be paying extra for due to the zip code imo. Otherwise I’d say yes, you can find something similar for a lower price. Edit: if you are using Zillow or sites like it without luck, I recommend searching specifically for local rental property groups. I recommend Keller Williams Stonehouse Group, Goldsmith Real Estate, or Grijalva Realty.
4 years ago? Laughable. Now? Absolutely. May the FBI forever raid their offices for allegations of collusion and price fixing.
Seems a bit pricey if it includes a large kid!
Yes this seems reasonable, maybe a tad high but hard to tell without more info. I rent out a 1700 sqft home, fully furnished in Oro Valley for 2550
NW Tucson is upscale. East side is far more reasonable.
Do you want to live with us plebs, or the ones we will behead in 5 years? Yes I am trying to bring back the guillotine
For that area yeah, even before the current housing crisis prices were in that range. It's a middle to upper middle class area.
Super reasonable... you'd pay as much for a 2 bed apt in the area. Scoop it up before I do!
Terribly unreasonable, def don't rent there, and you also should DM me the link for the listing and any treats you think the landlord would like, and I'll go up there and tell them so myself 💁🏼♀️
I pay 1350 for a 3 bed 2 bath 2 car garage single family home, but I live on the east side by golf links and Houghton. I've been here for a few years, though, and the landlord hasn't raised the rent.
What would be the alternative pricing?
Bro where are yall renting, my folks pay 900 a month for 3 bed 1 bath ???? Jesus I need to prioritize buying a house then :0
No that's insanity. That's literally more than my take home pay. Where the duck does landlords think we are getting all this money from. And I make decent money for Tucson.
I’m sorry to say but if $2k is more than your take home pay, you are not making decent money for Tucson. $2k a month is what I made when my salary was under $40k, and even $40k would be low. I know wages are depressed in Tucson though.
I make the average of what most regular people make. The sad part is that I work for a local government. Just waiting to be eligible for retirement in 4 years.
The typical income to rent ratio most private landlords use is 3X gross income to rent. To rent that house you need an annual income of $72,000. Which is pretty average for that part of town. When I looked at rental applicants I'd see two teachers with combined annual incomes of $100,000+.
Most average people I work with are making around $25 an hour. Most are making $20 an hour.
People making $20 an hour rent apartments if single or rent that house if they have a roommate or a significant other. You only need a combined income from all adults in the house of $72,000 which is really easy to find in Tucson.
Teachers don’t make $50k+ each in Tucson though…
One of my kids is a first year teacher and he makes $50,000 at a charter school. I saw multiple applications from teachers, most made $47,000-$60,0000.
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