Leasing Consultant Jobs in Tucson, AZ
Leasing consultants in Tucson show apartments, sign leases and keep residents renewing, from student housing near the University of Arizona to newer communities in Marana. Recent Tucson listings ran from $16 to $22 an hour, often with bonuses. Openings are below, followed by who hires, what it pays and whether you need a license.
Current Leasing Consultant Openings in Tucson, AZ
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Leasing Consultant Work in Tucson
Two markets drive leasing hiring here. The first is student housing around the UA: communities such as Union on 6th and Ari on Fourth, on Fourth Avenue just north of downtown, lease to students on the school calendar and staff up ahead of the fall semester. The second is the conventional apartment market, run by Tucson-based HSL Properties from its East Broadway headquarters and by national managers at communities across the city and out in Marana.
Pay rules matter on this job because Tucson draws a wage line. Inside city limits the minimum wage is $15.45 an hour in 2026 and $16.00 from January 1, 2027; in unincorporated Pima County, Marana, Oro Valley and Sahuarita the Arizona minimum of $15.15, then $15.65, applies. The Tucson leasing listings below pay above both floors, but the line explains why the same title can start at different rates a few miles apart.
Top Tucson Employers for Leasing Consultants
These Tucson employers hire leasing consultants and leasing professionals:
- HSL Properties - Tucson-based apartment owner and manager that hires leasing consultants for its communities and offers employee rent discounts.
- Greystar - hires leasing professionals at Tucson communities including Envii, Union on 6th and Album in Marana.
- Cardinal Group Companies - has hired leasing team members at Ari on Fourth, 211 N. Fourth Ave., at $16 an hour plus bonus eligibility.
- Asset Living - third-party manager that has listed Tucson leasing consultant jobs at $18 to $22 an hour.
- Core Spaces - student housing operator that hires leasing associates and senior leasing leads in Tucson.
Leasing Consultant Salaries in Tucson
- Entry level: roughly $16 to $18 an hour.
- Experienced leasing consultant: roughly $18 to $22 an hour.
- Senior leasing lead or leasing manager: roughly $22 to $26 an hour.
These are estimates that vary by employer and experience. Recent Tucson listings ranged from $16 an hour at Ari on Fourth to $18 to $22 an hour for an Asset Living leasing consultant, and several employers, including Greystar, Cardinal Group and Asset Living, add leasing or performance bonuses on top. Some, such as HSL Properties, also offer an employee rent discount, which can be worth more than a raise.
How to Become a Leasing Consultant in Tucson
Most employers want a high school diploma, customer service or sales experience and a valid driver's license, since some communities use golf carts for tours. Arizona exempts residential leasing agents and on-site managers who work at one location and receive no special compensation from the Arizona Department of Real Estate license requirement. If a job pays per-lease commissions or covers several properties, ask the employer whether a license applies. Leasing staff who want to move into management or brokerage can earn a salesperson license through the Hogan School of Real Estate on East Grant Road.
What the Job Involves
A leasing consultant answers calls, emails and walk-ins, tours prospects through model units and amenities, screens applications, prepares lease packets and move-in paperwork, and follows up on renewals. Between tours there are market surveys of competing complexes, social media posts, resident events and keeping the office and models clean.
Skills Employers Look For
- Friendly, quick follow-up with prospects
- Sales skills and comfort working toward leasing goals
- Property software such as Yardi, RealPage or Entrata
- Fair housing knowledge
- Weekend availability, especially in student housing
- Spanish is an asset at many Tucson communities
Career Path and Advancement
Leasing is the front door to property management in Tucson. Strong consultants move to senior leasing or leasing manager, then assistant community manager and community manager, and firms that run several Tucson communities have more rungs to climb. A real estate license opens a side door into brokerage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do leasing consultants need a real estate license in Arizona?
Usually not. Arizona exempts residential leasing agents who work at one location and receive no special compensation. If a job pays commissions or covers several properties, ask the employer whether a license applies.
How much do leasing consultants make in Tucson?
Recent Tucson listings ran from $16 to $22 an hour, with leasing or performance bonuses on top at several companies. Senior leasing leads earn more.
Is student housing leasing a good first job?
It is a common one. Student communities near the University of Arizona staff up before the fall semester and teach the leasing software and paperwork on the job, though weekends and peak season are busy.
Which companies hire leasing consultants in Tucson?
HSL Properties, Greystar, Cardinal Group Companies, Asset Living and Core Spaces have all hired leasing staff in Tucson.
Can a leasing consultant become a property manager?
Yes. The usual path runs from leasing to assistant community manager to community manager, and employers with several communities have more manager jobs to promote into.
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