Rita Ranch

Tucson, AZ

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Rita Ranch - Tucson, AZ

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Suburban living in a beautiful desert community

Desert Great Schools Family-Friendly Suburban

Rita Ranch is a beautiful desert community located about 17 miles southeast of Downtown Tucson and is a great choice for anyone who prefers a quieter suburban area. Rita Ranch has one of the top public school districts in the state and is near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, making the area a popular location for families, but anyone can enjoy this scenic residential neighborhood. Along with cacti gardens and views of Mica Mountain, Rita Ranch has several parks and trails like Fantasy Island Trail Head and Ivan’s Spot Dog Park. Rita Ranch is primarily residential and there are only a few shopping plazas in the area, so many residents travel into surrounding areas for more options. Interstate 10 allows for easy travel into the heart of Tucson and beyond. The neighborhood has a wide range of rental options available including luxury apartments and large single-family houses, many of which have pools to help offset the Arizona heat. This close-knit community hosts events throughout the year like Family Fun Days and holiday celebrations.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Rita Ranch is $1,507 for one bedroom, $1,758 for two bedrooms, and $2,065 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rita Ranch has decreased by -12.7% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 893 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,507/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,324 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,758/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,673 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,065/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

12

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of Rita Ranch - Tucson, AZ

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3.6 83 Reviews

Current Resident

2 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

I think this is a great neighborhood, could have healthier food options though. Great parks for people of all ages and there's places to take your pets. A few stores to choose from, whatever you need, there's somewhere here to get it. Food, although mainly unhealthy is really good and there are a lot of choices. Pretty safe neighborhood, not much crime.

Current Resident

5 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

Very safe neighborhood with a lot of friendly neighbors. You feel safe within your neighborhood because not a lot happens here and plus all your neighbors are very aware. So it's safe and quiet. It's very comfortable.

Niche User

8 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

The community is close-knit and you don't have to go far to find a grocery store or any other necessity.

Niche User

8 years and 5 months agoNiche Review

This area provides exceptional standard of living, with many businesses and restaurants providing a vast amount of entertainment and things to do.

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Parks and Recreation

  • Purple Heart Park
  • Thomas Jay Regional Park
  • Saguaro National Park East - Rincon Mountain District
  • Groves Park
  • Abraham Lincoln Park and Atturbury Wash Greenway

Airports

  • Tucson International

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