Encantada Rita Ranch
9300 E Valencia Rd,
Tucson, AZ 85747
$1,690 - $3,130
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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Rita Ranch is $1,728 for one bedroom, $1,784 for two bedrooms, and $1,971 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rita Ranch has increased by 6.4% in the past year.
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1 BR
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893 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,728/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,324 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,784/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,673 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,971/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rita Ranch - Tucson, AZ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Rita Ranch - Tucson, AZ, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
30
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Rita Ranch - Tucson, AZ are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
40
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Rita Ranch - Tucson, AZ from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Reviews of Rita Ranch - Tucson, AZ
Niche Reviews
83 Reviews
Current Resident
6 years and 11 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.
Current Resident
7 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
Rita Ranch is probably the best residential area of Tucson, Arizona, and I enjoy living here. It is a nice, quiet suburb with all the stores and restaurants you could want, and the closest high school is a good one.
Niche User
9 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
The community is close-knit and you don't have to go far to find a grocery store or any other necessity.
Niche User
9 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
There are often officers patrolling the area. It is a very safe neighborhood.
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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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.