Jefferson Park

Tucson, AZ

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Jefferson Park - Tucson, AZ

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A family-friendly neighborhood near the University of Arizona

Community Great Schools University Family-Friendly Convenient

Located about three miles north of Downtown Tucson, Jefferson Park is a charming neighborhood with a small-town feel. Jefferson Park is less than a mile away from the University of Arizona and has great schools, making it a popular choice among students and families, but anyone can enjoy living here. Jefferson Park is mainly residential and features a variety of rental options from affordable student apartments to large single-family houses. Thanks to the nearby university, Jefferson Park residents have easy access to plenty of shopping and dining options. Residents also appreciate Jefferson Park’s strong sense of community. Neighbors join together to beautify the neighborhood by planting desert-friendly greenery, and residents come out in droves to participate in special events like the annual Rubber Ducky Race.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Jefferson Park is $667 for a studio, $650 for one bedroom, $944 for two bedrooms, and $1,540 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jefferson Park has decreased by -11.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 400 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $667/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 266 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $650/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 705 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $944/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,136 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,540/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

74

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

46

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

98

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

  • Mitchell Park
  • Mansfield Park
  • North 6th Avenue Dog Park
  • University of Arizona Campus Arboretum
  • Keeling 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.