Barrio Viejo

Tucson, AZ

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Barrio Viejo - Tucson, AZ

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Located on the western edge of downtown Tucson directly south of the Tucson Convention Center, Barrio Viejo has historic ambiance as one of the oldest neighborhoods of the city. Its traditional adobe apartments and houses for rent have brightly-colored exteriors and modern interiors.

For a panoramic view of Tucson and its environs, take the easy hike to the top of A Mountain peak in nearby Sentinel Peak Park. Closer at hand, enjoy a contemplative stroll to the famous landmark El Tiradito, or head to the Wishing Shrine.

Check out the elaborate brunch menu and ample portions at 5 Points Market and Restaurant. Later in the day, enjoy drinks and dinner while listening to soothing jazz at Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Barrio Viejo is $618 for a studio, $769 for one bedroom, and $920 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Barrio Viejo has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 344 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $618/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 586 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $769/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 600 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $920/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

64

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

99

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

  • La Placita Gazebo
  • Veinte De Agosto Park
  • Tucson Children's Museum
  • Coronado National Forest Supervisor's Office
  • Sunset Park

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.