Blenman-Elm

Tucson, AZ

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Blenman-Elm - Tucson, AZ

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An engaged community makes Blenman-Elm home for all

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Modest apartment buildings and single-family homes line the streets of the historic neighborhood of Blenman-Elm in Tucson. Many residents have lived here for decades, providing a sense of stability echoed in the Spanish revival and ranch-style architecture. Blenman-Elm hosts a strong neighborhood association that brings neighbors together for home tours, neighborhood improvement drives, and activities at the nearby University of Arizona, which sits immediately southwest of the neighborhood.

Many Blenman-Elm residents work at the University of Arizona Medical Center to the west or in downtown Tucson. After work, they can head to any of the casual restaurants lining Speedway Boulevard for a bite, or on special occasions, enjoy the imaginative menu at Feast.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Blenman-Elm is $488 for a studio, $665 for one bedroom, $753 for two bedrooms, and $971 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blenman-Elm has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 318 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $488/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 292 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $665/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 516 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $753/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 871 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $971/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

43

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

97

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

  • Himmel Park
  • La Madera Park
  • Steward Observatory
  • University of Arizona Mineral Museum
  • Flandrau: University of Arizona Science Center

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.