Arroyo Chico

Tucson, AZ

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Arroyo Chico - Tucson, AZ

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Set just three miles east of the downtown Tucson business district, Arroyo Chico provides a suburban feel in an urban setting with streets lined primarily by single-family homes. A handful of apartment complexes and condos rise above the rows of houses. Green spaces abound nearby, including the Randolph Municipal Golf Course, Rincon Vista Sports Complex, and Reid Park, which is home to the city's zoo. Workers and students at the University of Arizona have a short two-mile commute from Arroyo Chico.

Broadway Boulevard, on the north side of the neighborhood, is home to several restaurants and entertainment venues. Laffs Comedy Caffe provides local and national comic acts, along with drinks and local food. Try out your own routine at one of the venue's frequent open mic nights.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Arroyo Chico is $543 for one bedroom, $678 for two bedrooms, and $872 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arroyo Chico has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 372 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $543/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 542 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $678/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $872/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

40

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

93

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Gene C. Reid Park
  • Reid Park Zoo
  • Himmel Park
  • Flandrau: University of Arizona Science Center
  • University of Arizona Mineral Museum

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Tucson International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.