The Retro
919 N Alvernon Way,
Tucson, AZ 85711
$749 - $849
Studio - 1 Bed
Peter Howell
Tucson, AZ
Peter Howell - Tucson, AZ
Area Guide
A hidden gem in Midtown Tucson
Historic
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Convenient
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Welcoming
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Charming
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Peter Howen, better known as Peter Howell, was developed just after World War II and its mid-century houses and apartments available for rent reflect those early beginnings. The community’s prime location in Midtown Tucson provides locals with easy access to work, shopping, and restaurants. Gene C. Reid Park and the Randolph Dell Urich Golf Course sit right at the southwestern edge of the neighborhood for those in need of an outdoor adventure close to home.
A strong sense of community runs through this neighborhood, with residents gathering for pop-up neighborhood dinners and the annual spring picnic. Enjoy watching how fellow neighbors beautify their homes during the annual Curb Appeal contest and reaching Downtown Tucson within a 10-minute drive.
Rent Trends
As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Peter Howell is $770 for a studio, $750 for one bedroom, $871 for two bedrooms, and $917 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Peter Howell has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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485 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$770/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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544 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$750/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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832 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$871/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,198 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$917/month
Average Rent
Transportation
73
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
41
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
95
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Miramonte Park
- Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson
- Tucson Botanical Gardens
- Gene C. Reid Park
- Reid Park Zoo
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.