Barrio Viejo

Tucson, AZ

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Barrio Viejo - Tucson, AZ Area Guide

Located on the western edge of downtown Tucson directly south of the Tucson Convention Center, Barrio Viejo has historic ambiance as one of the oldest neighborhoods of the city. Its traditional adobe apartments and houses for rent have brightly-colored exteriors and modern interiors. For a panoramic view of Tucson and its environs, take the easy hike to the top of A Mountain peak in nearby Sentinel Peak Park. Closer at hand, enjoy a contemplative stroll to the famous landmark El Tiradito, or head to the Wishing Shrine. Check out the elaborate brunch menu and ample portions at 5 Points Market and Restaurant. Later in the day, enjoy drinks and dinner while listening to soothing jazz at Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Barrio Viejo is $806 for a studio, $1,120 for one bedroom, and $1,163 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Barrio Viejo has decreased by -6.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 375 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $806/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,120/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 600 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,163/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Barrio Viejo - Tucson, AZ is for everyday living.

Fairly walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Some public transit

Transit

50 / 100

Very drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Very bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • La Placita Gazebo
  • Veinte De Agosto Park
  • Tucson Children's Museum
  • Coronado National Forest Supervisor's Office
  • Sunset 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 2026.