Tanque Verde

Tucson, AZ

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Tanque Verde - Tucson, AZ

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A tranquil haven with sweeping mountain vistas

Rural Suburban Peaceful Upscale Mountain Views Family-Friendly

Located about 15 miles east of Downtown Tucson, Tanque Verde is a tranquil community in a picturesque desert locale. Tanque Verde is largely residential, offering a variety of apartments and houses for rent in a peaceful environment.

The community is regarded for its excellent schools, recreational opportunities, and overall secluded feel. Residents enjoy beautiful views of the Rincon and Santa Catalina Mountains, along with quick access to outdoor destinations like Agua Caliente Park, McDonald Park, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, and several well-known trailheads. The University of Arizona and Downtown Tucson are both within easy driving distance of Tanque Verde as well.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Tanque Verde is $1,572 for one bedroom, $1,954 for two bedrooms, and $2,327 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tanque Verde has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 639 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,572/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,008 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,954/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,268 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,327/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

5

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

24

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Tanque Verde - Tucson, AZ

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3.5 18 Reviews

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8 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

Not a lot of crime here, occasional police presence in an official manner, there are several police who live just down the block

Niche User

8 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

Large land lots, not alot of interaction with neighbors, good school district, isolated from shopping

Niche User

8 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

I wouldn't mind living near here despite the plummeting market values.

Niche User

9 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

There are almost none in the area.

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Parks and Recreation

  • Agua Caliente Park (Roy P. Drachman)
  • McDonald Park
  • Tucson Wildlife Center
  • Tanque Verde Ranch
  • Santa Catalina Ranger District

Airports

  • Tucson International

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