Rita Ranch

Tucson, AZ

Rita Ranch - Tucson, AZ

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Niche Reviews

3.6 (83 Reviews)

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 January 2025, the average apartment rent in Rita Ranch is $1,526 for one bedroom, $1,713 for two bedrooms, and $2,092 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rita Ranch has decreased by -8.2% in the past year.

1 BR
893 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,526/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,324 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,713/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,673 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,092/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

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

Niche Reviews

3.6 83 Reviews

Current Resident

6 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review

Rita Ranch is probably the best residential area of Tucson, Arizona, and I enjoy living here. It is a nice, quiet suburb with all the stores and restaurants you could want, and the closest high school is a good one.

Current Resident

6 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review

Rita ranch is a community of people, although not the safest community there are good people. They come together to do what's beat for their nieghboors. The school district is one of the best in the state.

Niche User

8 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

This area is very safe. Never had issues in the almost 20 years I've lived here.

Niche User

9 years ago•Niche Review

It is a relatively safe place to live. Certain parts of town have more instances of petty theft, but it is not very common.

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