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The average rent for an apartment in Tucson AZ in the last 12 months has been $937. The average rents for a 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed apartments have been $598, $912, and $1182 respectively.
Apartment for Rent in Tucson, Arizona!
Tucson, Arizona is 60 miles north of the US-Mexico border and is the second largest city in Arizona. It has a population of 520,116 and a population density of 2,794 people per square mile. The city is home to the University of Arizona Wildcats, which has over 36,000 students. The University of Arizona is also one of the city’s largest employers. The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (home of the boneyard, where retired planes are kept) and the US Army Intelligence Center also provide jobs to Tucson residents. There are also many technology companies in the city such as Texas Instruments, IBM, and Intuit Inc., and over 150 optics and optoelectronics companies, which gives Tucson the nickname “Optics Valley”.
Central Tucson, east of the University of Arizona is bike-friendly, where there are ample bike paths, and even some “bike only except for local traffic” streets. Downtown Tucson offers great old theatres to visit and see shows in. There is also ample shopping in the 4th Avenue Shopping District which is home to many stores unique to Tucson along with other popular stores to shop at. If you are looking for something a little more outdoorsy to do in Tucson, there are great options in the Santa Catalina Mountains. Here you’ll find golf courses, resorts, and parks for you to enjoy.
What is the Weather Like in Tucson?
Tucson sports a desert climate, and since it is at a higher elevation than Phoenix, Tucson is almost always cooler and wetter. There are two major seasons and three minor seasons in Tucson; summer and winter; and fall, spring, and monsoon. You might be wondering why a city with a monsoon season is classified as a desert climate. It is because Tucson experiences a high net loss of water, or high evapotranspiration.
A Tucson spring is warm to hot during the day, cool at night, and dry. Temperatures begin to rise in February. Summer is hot in Tucson with daytime temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. At night, temperatures range from 66 to 85 degrees. Early summer has low humidity and few clouds, and mid to late summer is more humid, cloudy, and rainy. This leads into monsoon season in mid-June to late July and will last through August. Monsoon season brings more clouds from the south with thunderstorms and rain causing flash floods. After monsoon season comes fall, which is very similar to spring. Temperatures exceeding 100 degrees can persist into October. Temperatures do decrease from October to December from an average high of 84 degrees to 64 degrees. When winter hits, temperatures range from the mid-60s to the low 30s to mid-40s at night. There is also a night or two in Tucson that experiences a hard freeze.
What are the Neighborhoods Like in Tucson?
Whatever walk of life you’re in, Tucson has some great neighborhoods available to rent in. Tucson has apartments for rent next to the University of Arizona for students, condos for rent close to your work, and homes for rent for families.
Civano – Civano is a southern Tucson neighborhood that strives to be environmentally friendly. You’ll find that there are many young families that live in Civano along with socially conscious individuals. To offset the urban sprawl of Tucson, Civano offers many cafes and shops that are a short walk away. Many of the homes take advantage of traditional adobe and Sonoran style architecture to boost energy efficiency. A three bedroom apartment for rent in Civano will be about $1,048 per month. The Bottom Line: great for families, reasonable rent prices, quiet, environmentally friendly, lots of adobe homes
Sam Hughes – Sam Hughes is located close to the University of Arizona and downtown Tucson, which is great for anyone who works downtown or on campus. A two bedroom apartment for rent in Sam Hughes will run you about $747 per month. Once you’ve found the perfect place, you’ll find that there are many shops, restaurants, and parks near you. While you’re walking to the park, take note of the beautiful bungalows and mission style homes that are abundant here. The Bottom Line: close to campus, close to downtown, many nearby amenities, range of rent to fit many budgets, walkable
West University – Great for university students and non students alike, West University is full of cottages, bungalows, adobe, and apartments galore. It is also a budget friendly neighborhood. A one bedroom apartment for rent in West University is about $460 per month. Many stores, restaurants, and things to do are within walking distance in West University. The Bottom Line: close to campus, budget friendly, many nearby amenities, walkable, great architecture
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