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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
  • Landscaped grounds
  • Playground
  • Spacious floor plans
  • Golf course
  • Gated community

Location

3949 E Monte Vista Dr, Tucson, AZ 85712, USA
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Management

Highland Real Estate Partners

Leasing office

(520) 640-5657

Property Overview

Monte Vista Commons earns a strong overall impression with an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, backed by excellent price, amenities, and location scores, plus a solid trustworthiness rating. It stands out for wifi, landscaped grounds, a playground, spacious floor plans, a golf course, and a gated community, while also offering useful nearby access points, many photos, and strong value for money. It is especially noted for pet friendliness, with nearby pet supply stores, a pet hospital, and grooming services.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Monte Vista Commons is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Monte Vista Commons 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

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath494 sqft$600 /mo5 units availableEnjoy comfortable living in a centrally located Tucson community with convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and major employers. Move-In Costs: Deposit: $500 OAC Move-In Fee: $350 Monthly Utility Package: $125 Includes Water, Sewer, Trash, Parking, and WiFi Electric and/or Gas to be placed under tenant’s name. Pet-Friendly Community (Dogs and Cats): Pet Deposit: $300 for one pet | $500 for two pets Monthly Pet Rent: $30 for one pet | $50 for two or more pets Property & Community Features: -Spacious floor plans -Well-maintained and landscaped grounds -Convenient on-site parking -Close proximity to shopping, dining, and everyday essentials -Easy access to major roads and public transportation This location offers the perfect balance of neighborhood comfort and city convenience. *Photos may be of a similar unit. Schedule your tour today!
3 bedroom 1 bathroom3 bed1 bath950 sqft$925 /mo1 unit availableEnjoy comfortable living in a centrally located Tucson community with convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and major employers. Move-In Costs: Deposit: $800 OAC Move-In Fee: $350 Monthly Utility Package: $145 Includes Water, Sewer, Trash, Parking, and WiFi Electric and/or Gas to be placed under tenant’s name. Pet-Friendly Community (Dogs and Cats): Pet Deposit: $300 for one pet | $500 for two pets Monthly Pet Rent: $30 for one pet | $50 for two or more pets Property & Community Features: -Spacious floor plans -Well-maintained and landscaped grounds -Convenient on-site parking -Close proximity to shopping, dining, and everyday essentials -Easy access to major roads and public transportation This location offers the perfect balance of neighborhood comfort and city convenience. *Photos may be of a similar unit. Schedule your tour today!

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Amenities for Monte Vista Commons

Apartment Amenities

Tile

Appliances

DishwasherOven
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Other

Wood
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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About Monte Vista Commons

HomeApartments in Tucson Monte Vista Commons

Welcome to Monte Vista Commons, a pet-friendly community offering spacious studio and three bedroom apartments designed for comfortable living. Homes feature large layouts giving you plenty of space to relax. This gated community also includes a playground and convenient off-street parking for residents. Prime Tucson location: About 4 miles to University of Arizona Around 2 miles to Park Place Mall shopping and dining Approximately 3 miles to Reid Park, Reid Park Zoo, and the golf course About 4 miles to Downtown Tucson restaurants, nightlife, and entertainment Close to major roads for easy access across Tucson Monte Vista Commons offers space, convenience, and a great location close to shopping, parks, and the university. Schedule a tour today!


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Monte Vista Commons is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Monte Vista Commons 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 Monte Vista Commons
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.
Monte Vista Commons 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.
Monte Vista Commons 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, Monte Vista Commons 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.
Monte Vista Commons 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·6A 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.
While Monte Vista Commons does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Great management and owners. Attend to any needed repairs. Clean Nice safe place to live

Donna Rosenberg

Donna Rosenberg

Oct 23, 2021

Rent is low. Easy access. Great location and it is close to shopping and commute isn't clogged with traffic

Ricardo Gutierrez (Rick)

Ricardo Gutierrez (Rick)

Aug 26, 2017

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Monte Vista Commons is great for:

Pet owners

  • 7 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Monte Vista Commons compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Tucson

Studio apartments at Monte Vista Commons cost about 17% less than the average rent price for studios in Tucson.

3-bedroom apartments at Monte Vista Commons cost about 48% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Tucson.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Tucson
A table of studio rental data trends in Tucson
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$750
September 2024$768
October 2024$755
November 2024$754
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

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 3949 E Monte Vista Dr?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

Slide to adjust the percentage of your monthly income you are willing to spend on rent.
The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$24,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $24,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $600.
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Schools near Monte Vista Commons

Davidson Elementary School

3950 e paradise falls dr

tucson, AZ, 85712

PK, K-5Public
C

Mary Meredith K-12 School

755 n magnolia ave

tucson, AZ, 85711

K-12Public

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
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Tucson near 3949 E Monte Vista Dr

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.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 3949 E Monte Vista Dr, Tucson

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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