Encantada Rita Ranch
9300 E Valencia Rd,
Tucson, AZ 85747
$1,518 - $3,310
1-3 Beds
Rita Ranch
Tucson, AZ
Rita Ranch - Tucson, AZ
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Suburban living in a beautiful desert community
Desert
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Great Schools
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Family-Friendly
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Suburban
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Rita Ranch is a beautiful desert community located about 17 miles southeast of Downtown Tucson and is a great choice for anyone who prefers a quieter suburban area. Rita Ranch has one of the top public school districts in the state and is near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, making the area a popular location for families, but anyone can enjoy this scenic residential neighborhood. Along with cacti gardens and views of Mica Mountain, Rita Ranch has several parks and trails like Fantasy Island Trail Head and Ivan’s Spot Dog Park. Rita Ranch is primarily residential and there are only a few shopping plazas in the area, so many residents travel into surrounding areas for more options. Interstate 10 allows for easy travel into the heart of Tucson and beyond. The neighborhood has a wide range of rental options available including luxury apartments and large single-family houses, many of which have pools to help offset the Arizona heat. This close-knit community hosts events throughout the year like Family Fun Days and holiday celebrations.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Rita Ranch is $1,558 for one bedroom, $1,870 for two bedrooms, and $2,138 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rita Ranch has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
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1 BR
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893 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,558/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,324 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,870/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,673 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,138/month
Average Rent
Transportation
28
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
12
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
50
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 Rita Ranch - Tucson, AZ
Niche Reviews
83 Reviews
Former Resident
1 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review
It was great but could use a mall or something big. I think that if there was more opportunity for younger working class to live there that would be great. Rent there is very expensive and I would not mind living there to be near my family. Even the apartments cost way too much which is understandable because it's a nice area. I also think that there should be more restaurants.
Current Resident
6 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
Very safe neighborhood with a lot of friendly neighbors. You feel safe within your neighborhood because not a lot happens here and plus all your neighbors are very aware. So it's safe and quiet. It's very comfortable.
Niche User
9 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
I have never experienced being involved in a situation that needed police, this area tends to have a average to high crime rate but the authorities handle each situation effectively and keep the public safe.
Niche User
9 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
This area is very safe. Never had issues in the almost 20 years I've lived here.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Purple Heart Park
- Thomas Jay Regional Park
- Saguaro National Park East - Rincon Mountain District
- Groves Park
- Abraham Lincoln Park and Atturbury Wash Greenway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Tucson International
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† 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 September 2025.