Ward 3

Tucson, AZ

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Ward 3 - Tucson, AZ

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A little more than two miles northwest from the center of Tucson, the Ward 3 neighborhood rests on the south bank of the Rillito River and Rillito River Park. Due to the arid climate of the city, many apartments for rent here feature pools and stucco construction to keep residents cool. North Oracle Road runs straight through the middle of the area, accessing I-10 for a quick commute around the city. Drive down North Oracle Road to check out several great restaurants, such as the Japanese cuisine at Samurai or Middle Eastern fare at Jasmine.

As a hip southwestern city, Tucson boasts a rich history, including sites where Wyatt Earp, Poncho Villa, and Cochise walked, the historic Anza Trail, and classic Spanish missions. Downtown Tucson houses several museums, including the Tucson Museum of Art on Main Avenue. Take part in the rich space program history of Tucson with sites such as the Pima Air & Space Museum and the SkyNights program at Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ward 3 is $870 for a studio, $814 for one bedroom, $1,007 for two bedrooms, and $789 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ward 3 has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 420 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $870/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 513 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $814/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 778 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,007/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 750 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $789/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

61

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

73

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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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.