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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Off-street parking
- Built in 1919
- Adjacent spacious laundry room
Location
509 E 2nd St, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA|West University
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Keller Williams Southern Arizona
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Property Overview
Located in a vibrant neighborhood, the property offers a wealth of nearby amenities, including 245 restaurants within a mile and excellent transit options for easy commuting. Its pet-friendly features, such as no breed restrictions and proximity to parks and pet supply stores, enhance its appeal. Additionally, with a notable value per square foot ranking in the 83.54 percentile and 24 available photos, prospective renters can clearly appreciate the property’s charm and suitability for an active lifestyle.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- More space
- Images Available
Great for
Social life
Pet owners
Eco living
Amenities for 509 E 2nd St, West University
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 509 E 2nd St
Charming 2 bedroom bungalow, with optional den, workout room or 3rd bedroom. This historical home built in 1919 with all the ambience is near UA and 4th Ave! It's perfectly situated - close enough to the action but tucked away in a peaceful spot. Just four blocks from the University of Arizona and one block from the famous Time Market, the streetcar, and 4th Ave. Clean and well maintained. Spacious layout with high ceilings & oak floors with tile in the kitchen, laundry and bathroom. Enjoy the cozy gas log fireplace in the living room. Functional kitchen with adjacent spacious laundry room with washer and dryer. Shady front porch with a swing overlooking picturesque 2nd Street. Includes off-street parking for at least four cars and no permit struggles when friends visit. Evaporate Cooling and 4 window A/C units. All pets must be preapproved with extra security deposit. Please call to view.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 509 E 2nd St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 115 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | West University |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 85705 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in West University
2-bedroom apartments at 509 E 2nd St cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Tucson.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
West University
Tucson
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,296 |
| April 2024 | $1,295 |
| May 2024 | $1,294 |
| June 2024 | $1,292 |
| July 2024 | $1,284 |
| August 2024 | $1,277 |
| September 2024 | $1,277 |
| October 2024 | $1,250 |
| November 2024 | $1,241 |
| December 2024 | $1,241 |
| January 2025 | $1,250 |
| February 2025 | $1,250 |
| March 2025 | $1,261 |
| April 2025 | $1,250 |
| May 2025 | $1,253 |
| June 2025 | $1,251 |
| July 2025 | $1,271 |
| August 2025 | $1,255 |
| September 2025 | $1,239 |
| October 2025 | $1,203 |
| November 2025 | $1,199 |
| December 2025 | $1,196 |
| January 2026 | $1,197 |
| February 2026 | $1,198 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,482 |
| April 2024 | $1,539 |
| May 2024 | $1,522 |
| June 2024 | $1,596 |
| July 2024 | $1,552 |
| August 2024 | $1,584 |
| September 2024 | $1,468 |
| October 2024 | $1,500 |
| November 2024 | $1,500 |
| December 2024 | $1,506 |
| January 2025 | $1,506 |
| February 2025 | $1,525 |
| March 2025 | $1,748 |
| April 2025 | $1,806 |
| May 2025 | $1,720 |
| June 2025 | $1,670 |
| July 2025 | $1,590 |
| August 2025 | $1,531 |
| September 2025 | $1,448 |
| October 2025 | $1,435 |
| November 2025 | $1,458 |
| December 2025 | $1,492 |
| January 2026 | $1,576 |
| February 2026 | $1,596 |
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Can I afford to live at 509 E 2nd St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 4 months ago | $1,500 |
Schools near 509 E 2nd St
Miles-Exploratory Learning Center
1400 e broadway blvd
tucson, AZ, 85719
PK, K-8Public
C+
Children's Achievement Center
330 north commerce park loop suite #100
tucson, AZ, 85745
PKPublic
ASDB - ELP Tucson Campus Preschool
1200 w speedway blvd
tucson, AZ, 85745
PKPublic
ASDB - Tucson Campus
1200 w speedway blvd
tucson, AZ, 85745
K-12Public
Mary Meredith K-12 School
755 n magnolia ave
tucson, AZ, 85711
K-12Public
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Neighborhood
West University | Tucson, AZ
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Tucson near 509 E 2nd St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 509 E 2nd St, Tucson
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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