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Santa Cruz River Apartments
851 W Ajo Way,
Tucson,
AZ
85713
2 Weeks Ago
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About Santa Cruz River Apartments
Santa Cruz River Apartments has some great options available! Here’s a breakdown of the current availability and pricing: Studio Apartments (317 Sq. Ft.) Rent: $699.00 per month Renovated: $749.00 per month 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartments 428 Sq. Ft. - Rent: $769.00 per month Renovated - Rent: $849.00 per month 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartments 639 Sq. Ft. - Rent: $849.00 per month 639 Sq. Ft. - with upgrades - Rent: $924.00 per month 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartments Rent: $929.00 per month Special Offer: Get 1 month free on your 1st full month with a 12-month lease on all available units. Additional Fees: Water, sewer, and trash: $70.00 Additional occupants (Water, sewer, trash): $20.00 Fees: Application fee: $55.00 per adult over 18 Administration fee: $160.00 Deposit: $300.00-$800.00 + one month's rent (depending on your rental credit history) To apply, you can visit our website at Santa Cruz River Apartments and complete the application process online. For further inquiries or to schedule a visit, you can contact Michelle Meyer, the Community Manager, at or email . Santa Cruz River Apartments is located at: 851 W. Ajo Way Tucson, AZ 85713 Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9AM-5PM Walk ins Welcome!!
Santa Cruz River Apartments is an apartment community located in Pima County and the 85713 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tucson Unified District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- All units have Security Doors
- On-Site Laundry
- Sparkling Pool
Community Amenities
- Pool
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Tub/Shower
Smoke Free
Kitchen
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
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851 W Ajo Way,
Tucson,
AZ
85713
Ward 5 is a sprawling community spanning south of Downtown Tucson around the Interstate 19 and 10 intersection. Thanks to the interstates and the Tucson International Airport, which is located just south of Ward 5, travel near and far is accessible. Ward 5 holds some of Tucson’s best amenities, like the Tucson VA Medical Center and the Banner-University Medical Center South. The community is also known for its shopping destinations, such as the Marketplace at the Bridges, as well as community parks like the Kino Sports Complex and Santa Cruz River Park. The rest of Ward 5 remains residential with affordable, low-rise apartments for rent.
Learn more about living in Ward 5
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Ward 5 | Tucson, AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $728 | $789 |
| 1 Bedroom | $849 | $995 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 | $1,289 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,232 | $1,690 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.3 mi |
Santa Cruz River Apartments is within 9 minutes or 3.2 miles from Pima C.C., Desert Vista Campus. It is also near Pima C.C., Community Campus and Pima C.C., Downtown Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
766 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
270 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
1,815 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
375 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
24 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
135 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Tucson include Sl/Cushing/Frontage Rd, located 3.1 miles from Santa Cruz River Apartments. Santa Cruz River Apartments is near Tucson International, located 6.3 miles or 14 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Tucson International
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.3 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Traffic
-Airport
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Santa Cruz River Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
Santa Cruz River Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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John F. Kennedy Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Mission Manor Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Sarah Ann Miller Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Santa Rita Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
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Grijalva Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
Santa Cruz River Apartments has 5 parks within 3.7 miles, including John F. Kennedy Park, Mission Manor Park, and Sarah Ann Miller Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.6 mi |
Santa Cruz River Apartments has 3 hospitals within 6.6 miles, the nearest is Banner - University Medical Center South Campus which is 3.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 12.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 85 min | 72.3 mi |
Santa Cruz River Apartments has 3 military bases within 72.3 miles, the nearest is Tucson Airport Air Guard Station which is 5.1 miles away and a 11 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
851 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713