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Student Housing in Tucson, AZ
About Student Housing in Tucson
Tucson is the home of the University of Arizona, and the student housing market is centered around the university's campus in central Tucson. Sun Link streetcar runs through the university district connecting campus to downtown, and the surrounding neighborhoods are among the more walkable in the Sun Belt. Rents are significantly lower than Phoenix/Tempe and substantially lower than California, making Tucson one of the better values among major public university cities in the West. The university district, Fourth Avenue, and the Congress Street area make up the core student and young-adult zone.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Tucson
University District (Near UA)
The primary student zone — apartments and houses walking distance from UA's main campus. Dense, affordable, and connected by Sun Link streetcar to downtown. Fills by February for the following fall.
Fourth Avenue / Congress Street
Tucson's most walkable and culturally rich corridors — independent restaurants, bars, record shops, and apartments within biking and streetcar range of campus. Popular with upperclassmen who want neighborhood character.
Getting Around Tucson as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Tucson.
