Downtown Yuma

Yuma, AZ

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Downtown Yuma - Yuma, AZ

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Where desert meets river, you'll discover Downtown Yuma

Historic River Desert Festivals Events Walkable Bicycle-Friendly Outdoors Parks

Yuma's historic downtown began as a rope crossing for the Colorado River in the 1840s. The earliest adobe homes were lost to floods in the early 1900s, and the current buildings along Main Street were built in the 1920s. Because of this, Downtown Yuma has a definite art deco flair, blending with the desert landscape and the palm trees to create a beautifully unique neighborhood. With its fountains and brick-paved walkways, Historic Main Street is the ideal location for festivals and street fairs.

Residents and visitors can take history (or ghost!) tours, all starting at the Sanguinetti House Museum. This adobe home was built in 1857 and includes beautiful gardens. The Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park includes six historic buildings dating back to the Indian Wars of the late 1800s. During the late 1800s, the Territory of Arizona also established a prison. Today, it is a museum at the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historical Park. Other historic sites include the Historic Southern Pacific Railroad Yard, Hotel Del Sol, and the Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Yuma is $818 for a studio, $908 for one bedroom, $1,096 for two bedrooms, and $1,272 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Yuma has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 415 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $818/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 548 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $908/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 819 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,096/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,107 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,272/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.

23

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

62

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kofa National Wildlife Refuge
  • Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
  • Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park
  • Yuma Crossing State Historic Park
  • Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Yuma International

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