Presidio Palms Apartments
475 N Granada Ave,
Tucson, AZ 85701
$849 - $1,650
Studio - 1 Bed
Central Tucson
Tucson, AZ
Central Tucson - Tucson, AZ Area Guide
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This part of Tucson is home to some of the city’s biggest attractions
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Central Tucson is a collection of neighborhoods that are home to some of Tucson’s major landmarks and destinations. Anchored by the Rillito River, Interstate 10, and Reid Park, this part of the city features historic homes built between 1920 and 1960 in varying architectural styles. Central Tucson has one of the city’s biggest commercial districts. Located along Wetmore Road, Tucson Mall houses major department stores, popular specialty brands, a painting studio, and a theater. Oracle Wetmore Shopping Center and Tucson Place next door offer even more options. Along with plentiful options for retail, there are also many restaurants available, from casual eats like frozen yogurt to upscale steakhouses. Entertainment venues in the area such as Funtasticks Family Fun Park add even more allure.
Along with this massive retail and dining hub, the University of Arizona, Tucson Botanical Gardens, and the Toy Train Operating Museum are located in Central Tucson. Reid Park is another major attraction in the bustling city. At 131 acres with a 9,500-seat stadium, public pools, amphitheater, two golf courses, a zoo, and so much more, Reid Park is the city’s largest green space. If you want to experience all the wonders of urban living, search for your next apartment in Central Tucson.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Central Tucson is $750 for a studio, $863 for one bedroom, $1,102 for two bedrooms, and $1,307 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Tucson has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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333 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$750/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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645 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$863/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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893 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,102/month
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3 BR
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1,144 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,307/month
Average Rent
Reviews of Central Tucson - Tucson, AZ
Niche Reviews
22 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
There have been problems over the year, but where is there not crime.
Niche User
10 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
There is not that many crime.
Niche User
10 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
There are a lot of restaurants everywhere.
Niche User
10 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
There are many stores opening and hiring people.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jacinto Park
- Keeling Park
- Jacobs Park
- North 6th Avenue Dog Park
- Mansfield 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.