Capistrano
2929 E 6th St,
Tucson, AZ 85716
$1,021 - $1,330 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Sam Hughes
Tucson, AZ
Sam Hughes - Tucson, AZ Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
A historic neighborhood beside the University of Arizona
Great Location
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University
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Historic
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Walkable
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Great Schools
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Named after one of Tucson’s first leaders, Sam Hughes combines old-fashioned charm with modern convenience and is known as one of the city’s best neighborhoods to live in. This historic neighborhood is located just over two miles away from Downtown Tucson. Along with an excellent school system, Sam Hughes rests beside the University of Arizona, giving the area a youthful, park-like atmosphere. Sam Hughes ranks high among Tucson's most walkable neighborhoods, with a variety of stores and restaurants, a library, and a major bike path in the area. Spend a lazy summer day at the sprawling 24-acre Himmel Park, where residents picnic and play. Hop over to the university to catch a football game during the season, or chow down on authentic international eats. There are housing styles for every style and budget, including pueblo-inspired houses and student apartments.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sam Hughes is $872 for a studio, $979 for one bedroom, $1,173 for two bedrooms, and $1,511 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sam Hughes has decreased by -6.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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431 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$872/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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542 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$979/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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751 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,173/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,313 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,511/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sam Hughes - Tucson, AZ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Sam Hughes - Tucson, AZ offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Sam Hughes - Tucson, AZ provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Sam Hughes - Tucson, AZ from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
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Reviews of Sam Hughes - Tucson, AZ
Niche Reviews
4 Reviews
Niche User
9 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
Tucson is a great place to visit and live because of the quality of life and friendly community.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Himmel Park
- Flandrau: University of Arizona Science Center
- University of Arizona Mineral Museum
- Steward Observatory
- Miramonte 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.