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Highlights

  • Outdoor grill
  • Laundry room
  • Remodeled pool
  • Gorgeously remodeled
  • New flooring, new paint

Location

901 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA|West University
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Management

Tucson Integrity Realty LLC

Leasing office

(445) 445-1218 ext. 2

Property Overview

Beachcomber earns strong marks overall, with a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.9/10 and especially high scores for price, amenities, location, and quality. It offers standout features like a remodeled pool, outdoor grill, laundry room, new flooring, and fresh paint, along with 50 photos for a clear look at the property. It is also noted for nearby transit, walkability, parks, restaurants, and local event hubs.

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

8.9
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, Beachcomber is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Beachcomber has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

The Beachcomber! Newly remodeled apartment leasing for August 2027 a block from campus!1 bed1 bath543 sqft$1,300 /mo1 unit available
BEACHCOMBER Available NOW & Pre-leasing for AUGUST 2027! Just a block west of UofA and fully remo...2 bed1 bath781 sqft$1,195 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Beachcomber

Appliances

In-Unit Laundry

Building

Laundry Room On-siteOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Fully Gated PropertyOutdoor Bar
Swimming Pool
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About Beachcomber

HomeApartments in TucsonWest University Beachcomber

The pictures speak for themselves! Get a hold of one of these gorgeously remodeled California Coastal inspired units. New flooring, new paint, light fixtures, beautiful back splashes, counter tops--the works! Remodeled pool, outdoor grill, Laundry room... This is the place you'll want to be! Just one block west of campus. Parking passes available on site for $50 per month.


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.
8.9
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, Beachcomber is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Beachcomber has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Beachcomber
Price·9A 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.
Beachcomber stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
Beachcomber goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including fully gated property. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Beachcomber 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.
Beachcomber 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.
Beachcomber 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·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Beachcomber is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 24 parks within a mile

Social life

  • 208 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 2 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • The area has transit options

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 Beachcomber compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 miles away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building
Pool
Enhanced community features

Considerations

Distance from transit
More than 3.4 miles from public transportation

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Rent trends in West University

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 8% higher than 1-bedrooms in West University.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Beachcomber to be 15% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in West University.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
West University
Tucson
A table of studio rental data trends in Tucson
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$755
December 2024$776
January 2025$771
February 2025$773
March 2025$779
April 2025$750
May 2025$749
June 2025$749
July 2025$750
August 2025$750
September 2025$748
October 2025$750
November 2025$749
December 2025$750
January 2026$750
February 2026$750
March 2026$750
April 2026$749
May 2026$747
June 2026$726
July 2026$725
August 2026$723
September 2026$713
October 2026$722
A table of studio rental data trends in West University
MonthMedian Rent
February 2025$1,013
March 2025$990
April 2025$986
May 2025$1,050
June 2025$1,043
July 2025$995
August 2025$892
September 2025$933
October 2025$1,028
November 2025$999
December 2025$1,000
January 2026$1,000
February 2026$1,000
March 2026$995
April 2026$1,009
May 2026$976
June 2026$959
July 2026$903
August 2026$773
September 2026$767
October 2026$921

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$52,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $52,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,300.
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Schools near Beachcomber

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 - Tucson Campus

1200 w speedway blvd

tucson, AZ, 85745

K-12Public

ASDB - ELP Tucson Campus Preschool

1200 w speedway blvd

tucson, AZ, 85745

PKPublic

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 901 N 1st Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 901 N 1st Ave, Tucson

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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