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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Stainless appliances
  • Off street parking
  • New solid surface countertops
  • Townhome style

Location

5557 East Helen Street, Tucson, Arizona 85712, United States|Harlan Heights
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Management

Fort Lowell Realty & Prop Mgmt

Leasing office

(520) 277-1393

Property Overview

Helen Apartments offers an impressive living experience, highlighted by its exceptional Zumper expert rating of 9.1 out of 10, reflecting its strong value for price and amenities. The property features stainless appliances, off-street parking, and townhome-style layouts, enhancing its appeal. Located conveniently near grocery stores and schools, it stands out for both work-from-home arrangements and pet-friendliness, making it a compelling choice for prospective renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.1
Excellent
Helen Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$750 /mo2 units availableTownhome style, single story community located just North of Speedway and Craycroft. Owner upgrades to this home include new solid surface countertops, stainless appliances and two new mini split ACs to keep you comfortable year round. Exterior upgrades include new windows and new paint. Small professionally managed community. Plenty of off street parking in front and back. $750 plus $45 for water, sewer and trash. Please call or text Mary to view: 520-277-1393 Equal Housing opportunity offered by Fort Lowell Realty

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Amenities for Helen Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Tenant Pays All Utilities

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
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
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About Helen Apartments

HomeApartments in TucsonHarlan Heights Helen Apartments

Townhome style, single story community located just North of Speedway and Craycroft. Owner upgrades to this home include new solid surface countertops, stainless appliances and two new mini split ACs to keep you comfortable year round. Exterior upgrades include new windows and new paint. Small professionally managed community. Plenty of off street parking in front and back. $750 plus $45 for water, sewer and trash. Please call or text Mary to view: 520-277-1393 Equal Housing opportunity offered by Fort Lowell Realty


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.1
/10
Excellent
Helen Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Helen Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Helen Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Helen Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Helen Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Helen Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Helen Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Helen Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Helen Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 4 pet hospitals in the area

Work-from-home

  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • 3 internet service provider options nearby
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

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 Helen Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Harlan Heights

1-bedroom apartments at Helen Apartments cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Harlan Heights.

Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Harlan Heights
Tucson
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Tucson
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$899
March 2024$903
April 2024$942
May 2024$950
June 2024$951
July 2024$938
August 2024$934
September 2024$928
October 2024$902
November 2024$900
December 2024$901
January 2025$901
February 2025$917
March 2025$914
April 2025$898
May 2025$908
June 2025$903
July 2025$899
August 2025$896
September 2025$895
October 2025$895
November 2025$889
December 2025$889
January 2026$890
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Harlan Heights
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$795
March 2024$825
April 2024$831
May 2024$849
June 2024$846
July 2024$846
August 2024$832
September 2024$829
October 2024$796
November 2024$795
December 2024$822
January 2025$808
February 2025$795
March 2025$795
April 2025$795
May 2025$815
June 2025$820
July 2025$820
August 2025$820
September 2025$820
October 2025$820
November 2025$820
December 2025$820
January 2026$803

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$30,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $30,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $750.
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Schools near Helen Apartments

Mary Meredith K-12 School

755 n magnolia ave

tucson, AZ, 85711

K-12Public

Hudlow Elementary School

502 n caribe ave

tucson, AZ, 85710

PK, K-5Public
C

Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

1400 e broadway blvd

tucson, AZ, 85719

PK, K-8Public
C+
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Getting around Tucson near 5557 East Helen Street

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

6/10
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

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 5557 East Helen Street, Tucson

Groceries

3/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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