Sam Hughes

Tucson, AZ

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Sam Hughes - Tucson, AZ

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A historic neighborhood beside the University of Arizona

Great Location University Historic Walkable Great Schools

Named after one of Tucson’s first leaders, Sam Hughes combines old-fashioned charm with modern convenience and is known as one of the city’s best neighborhoods to live in. This historic neighborhood is located just over two miles away from Downtown Tucson. Along with an excellent school system, Sam Hughes rests beside the University of Arizona, giving the area a youthful, park-like atmosphere. Sam Hughes ranks high among Tucson's most walkable neighborhoods, with a variety of stores and restaurants, a library, and a major bike path in the area. Spend a lazy summer day at the sprawling 24-acre Himmel Park, where residents picnic and play. Hop over to the university to catch a football game during the season, or chow down on authentic international eats. There are housing styles for every style and budget, including pueblo-inspired houses and student apartments.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sam Hughes is $945 for a studio, $1,045 for one bedroom, $1,199 for two bedrooms, and $1,485 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sam Hughes has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 431 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $945/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 540 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,045/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 715 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,199/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,313 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,485/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

44

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.

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Police is definitely visible everywhere.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Himmel Park
  • Flandrau: University of Arizona Science Center
  • University of Arizona Mineral Museum
  • Steward Observatory
  • Miramonte 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.