Eastside

Tucson, AZ

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Eastside - Tucson, AZ

Area Guide

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Eastside sits eight miles east of downtown Tuscon, along East Broadway Boulevard. This primarily residential neighborhood includes a mix of apartment buildings and single-family homes for rent. Numerous businesses pepper the area, and nearby Saguaro National Park provides a wide range of recreational opportunities for locals.

A quick trip along Old Spanish Trail takes you to Saguaro National Park, where you can backpack through the wilderness. Wake up early for red velvet pancakes at Baja Cafe before heading out on an adventure hike with friends. Alternatively, reserve a spot at one of the park's six campgrounds, and enjoy night walks, gorgeous sunsets, and stargazing with the rangers. Return to Eastside for a meal of Singapore curry fried rice at Snow Peas Modern Asian Kitchen or fettuccine bolognese at Zona 78.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Eastside is $1,248 for one bedroom, $1,400 for two bedrooms, and $1,662 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eastside has decreased by -7.5% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 719 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,248/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 974 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,400/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,141 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,662/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Eastside - Tucson, AZ

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3.7 9 Reviews

Niche User

9 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

Don't cause trouble and you're okay.

Niche User

10 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

I would love to live here again. The east side of Tucson is improving its roads and means of transportation and it's growing to be a fantastic place to live.

Niche User

10 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

I have not seen any business go under around my neighborhood, and the surrounding areas. I have always been able to shop at the same stores, so I assume business is good.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jesse Owens Park
  • Case Park
  • Stefan Gollob Park
  • Morris K. Udall Park
  • Lakeside (Charles Ford) Park

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 November 2025.