7 Tucson Student Apartments With a Gym, Pool and Study Rooms: What University of Arizona Students Pay for Amenities

Tucson student apartments with a gym and pool start at about $725 a bed. That's the cheapest 4x4 at The Mark Tucson on Park Avenue, which has a rooftop pool, fitness center and computer lounge 0.8 miles from campus. Hub Park Avenue and Aspire Tucson, both about half a mile from the University of Arizona, list 4-bed plans from $1,175 and $1,270 per person, and that extra money mostly buys you the short walk, not the pool.

Key Takeaways

• Cheapest bed with a rooftop pool and gym: The Mark Tucson, 4x4s from $725.
• Walkable (0.4 to 0.5 miles) amenity towers like Hub Park Avenue and Aspire Tucson list 4-bed plans from $1,175 and $1,270.
• Cottages at Tucson packs a pool, weight room and study rooms into $865 4-bed plans, but it's 1.8 miles out (there's a free shuttle to U of A).
• You already have a gym. Main-campus students get Campus Rec membership every semester they're enrolled.
• Pools aren't a luxury here. Tucson averages 68 days a year at 100 degrees or hotter, and 2024 hit 112.
• Read the reviews first (two of the seven score below 1.5 out of 5 on Find My Place).

What UA Students Actually Pay for Amenities in Tucson

The amenity premium near U of A is really a distance premium. A 4-bed at Hub Park Avenue runs $310 a month more per person than one at Cottages at Tucson, and Aspire runs $405 more. Both Cottages and the towers have a pool and a gym. What you're paying for is the half-mile walk instead of a 1.8-mile ride.

Over a 12-month lease, that's roughly $3,700 to $4,900 extra. Worth it if you hate shuttles. Not worth it if the rooftop is the selling point, because The Mark has one for hundreds less.

Prices below come from Find My Place listings for off-campus housing with a gym near U of A, as base rents in October 2026, before fees. Where a building's rent falls as bedroom count rises, those are per-bed prices, and we say so.

1. The Mark Tucson: Cheapest Rooftop Pool Near Campus

The Mark is the value pick if you want the resort stuff without the resort rent. The Mark Tucson sits at 55 N Park Ave, 0.8 miles from campus, with 4x4 beds listed from $725 to $950 and 3-bed plans at $1,161 to $1,250. (Rent dropping as bedrooms go up is how you know those are per-bed.)

Its owner, Landmark Properties, lists a rooftop pool with a hot tub, a fitness center, a computer lounge with free printing and a resident clubroom across 595 beds. No dedicated study rooms, though. Best for students who want a pool on a budget and don't mind a 15-plus-minute walk.

2. Hub Park Avenue: Rooftop Pool a Half Mile From Class

Hub Park Avenue is for people who want the rooftop and the short walk. Hub Park Avenue at 1055 N Park Ave is 0.5 miles from campus per its FMP commute widget. Beds in its 6-bedroom plans list from $970, 4-bedrooms from $1,175, and a one-bedroom is $1,899.

The builder's project page lists a swimming pool on a rooftop deck, a fitness center and collaboration spaces rather than true study rooms. Best for upperclassmen who'll actually use the roof on a Tuesday night.

3. Aspire Tucson: Study Rooms, Hot Tub and an 11th-Floor Deck

Aspire is the most complete amenity package in the walkable zone. Aspire Tucson at 950 N Tyndall Ave is a 15-minute walk from campus, with 4-bed plans from $1,270 per person and 6-bed plans from $1,235.

Its listed amenities include private study rooms, co-working space, a large fitness center, a resort-style pool, a hot tub and an 11th-floor rooftop terrace. It carries a 4.2 FMP score across five reviews. Best for students who study at home and want a real quiet room to do it in.

4. Yugo Tucson Campus: Low Prices, Low Scores

Yugo has the cheapest beds within half a mile of campus on this list, and the reviews to explain why. Yugo Tucson Campus at 1011 N Tyndall Ave is 0.5 miles from campus, a 16-minute walk. Beds in 3-bed plans list from $779, and 5-bed plans from $819.

On paper the amenities are strong: gym, sauna, resort-style pool, study room, rooftop terrace and a volleyball court, with internet, water and trash listed as included. But Yugo holds a 1.1 FMP score on five reviews. Tour it, ask about maintenance response times, and read every review before you sign.

5. The Parker: Most Amenities, Lowest Score

The Parker is the closest building here and the hardest to recommend without a tour. The Parker at 947 N Park Ave is 0.4 miles from campus, a 14-minute walk. Beds in 5- and 6-bed plans list from $1,179 to $1,205, while one-bedrooms run $2,199 and up.

When Inland bought the 2021 building, the listed amenities were private and group study rooms, a fitness center with a yoga studio, an outdoor gym and a rooftop pool with a hot tub and cabanas. It scores 1.0 out of 5 on Find My Place across five reviews. Great list. Ask hard questions.

6. Ari on Fourth: Whole Units With a Sauna, Downtown

Ari is the pick if you want your own apartment, not a bed in a 4x4. Ari on Fourth at 211 N 4th Ave is 1.1 miles from campus, about a 29-minute walk, near the Fourth Avenue bars and shops. One-bedrooms list from $1,349, and two-bedrooms at $2,500, priced by the whole unit.

Its amenity list includes a fitness center, sauna, pool, hot tub, a private library and seven meeting lounges. It holds a 5.0 FMP score on five reviews. Best for grad students and upperclassmen splitting a two-bedroom.

7. Cottages at Tucson: Pool, Gym and Study Rooms for Less

Cottages is the budget answer if you'll take a shuttle. Cottages at Tucson at 1000 E 22nd St is 1.8 miles from campus, with 4-bed plans from $865 per person and 6-bed plans from $825.

The property lists a multi-tiered pool, a weight and cardio room, private and group study rooms, a computer lab, free tanning, a golf simulator and a free shuttle to U of A. Cottage-style houses with front porches, too. Best for students who want the full amenity list and are fine riding to class.

Do You Need a Gym in Your Building Near U of A?

Probably not. University of Arizona main-campus students get Campus Recreation membership each semester they're enrolled, which covers the South Rec, North Rec and Bear Down Rec centers. A building gym is convenient at 6 a.m., but it's a duplicate.

A pool is a different story in Tucson. The National Weather Service puts Tucson's normal at 68 days a year at 100 degrees or above, and 2024 logged 112. If you're on a 12-month lease, you'll be home for a lot of those. For what it costs to keep a unit cool, see our breakdown of what UA students pay to cool a Tucson apartment.

Compare every option side by side in Find My Place's Tucson student housing listings, and check our guide to University of Arizona off-campus housing costs for the full rent picture.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tucson Student Apartments With Amenities

What's the cheapest Tucson student apartment with a pool and gym?

$725 a bed at The Mark Tucson, in a 4x4, 0.8 miles from campus. It has a rooftop pool, hot tub and fitness center. Cottages at Tucson is close behind at $825 to $865 a bed, but it's 1.8 miles out.

Which apartments near the University of Arizona have study rooms?

Aspire Tucson, The Parker, Yugo Tucson Campus and Cottages at Tucson all list study rooms. The Mark has a computer lounge, and Hub Park Avenue lists collaboration spaces instead.

Is a rooftop pool worth paying extra for near U of A?

Only if you'd pay for the location anyway. The Mark has a rooftop pool at $725 a bed, so the $1,175-plus rents at walkable towers are mostly about being half a mile from class.

Do U of A students get Campus Rec access?

Yes. Main-campus students get Campus Rec membership each semester they're enrolled, covering South Rec, North Rec and Bear Down Rec. You don't need your apartment to have a gym.