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Highlights
- Clubhouse
- Gated community
- Gated property
- On-site management
- Laundry room
- Heated spa and pool
Location
8490 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson, AZ 85710, USA
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Property Overview
Tucson East is highly regarded with an overall Zumper expert rating of 8.6, reflecting its excellent amenities and prime location, both rated at 9 out of 10. With competitive pricing rated a perfect 10, the property stands out for its value, while its trustworthiness rating of 8 highlights transparency in representation. Notable features include a clubhouse, gated community, heated pool, and on-site management, making it an appealing choice for prospective renters.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Elementary school nearby
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Floor plans
| 1/1 2nd floor | 1 bed | 1 bath | 600 sqft | $805 /mo | 1 unit available | 6 WEEKS FREE RENT & $99 DEPOSIT !! ** list rate reflects the 6 weeks free rent over the 12 month period. Tucson East Apartments offer spacious and affordable Living. One & two-bedroom homes for residents. East Side location offers close Medical, Public Transportation and Shopping. Amenities include: Laundry Room facility, Clubhouse, Tenant Organized Activities, Heated Spa and Pool, Gas Bar-B-Q Grills and site management. Tucson East Apartments is located in Tucson, Arizona in the 85710 This apartment community was built in 1982 and has 2 stories with 52 units. | |
| 1/1 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 600 sqft | $825–$910 /mo | 2 units available | 6 WEEKS FREE RENT & $99 DEPOSIT !! ** list rate reflects the 6 weeks free rent over the 12 month period. Tucson East Apartments offer spacious and affordable Living. One & two-bedroom homes for residents. East Side location offers close Medical, Public Transportation and Shopping. Amenities include: Laundry Room facility, Clubhouse, Tenant Organized Activities, Heated Spa and Pool, Gas Bar-B-Q Grills and site management. | |
| 2/2 with extra balcony | 2 bed | 2 bath | 903 sqft | $1,049 /mo | 1 unit available | 6 WEEKS FREE RENT & $99 DEPOSIT !! ** list rate reflects the 6 weeks free rent over the 12 month period. 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH ON EASTSIDE! The Tucson East Apartments provide residents with roomy and reasonably priced one and two-bedroom homes. Positioned on the East Side, the location is conveniently close to medical facilities, public transportation, and shopping centers. The community offers a variety of amenities, including a laundry room, clubhouse, organized tenant activities, heated spa and pool, gas barbeque grills, and on-site management. Additionally, the property is gated for added security. |
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Amenities for Tucson East
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Electric Stove |
| Garbage Disposal | Range |
| Refrigerator | SS Dishwasher |
Services
| Water, Sewer & Trash |
Other
| Tenant Pays All |
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
No pets allowed.
Building details
Property details
| Units | 52 |
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About Tucson East
The Tucson East Apartments provide residents with roomy and reasonably priced one and two-bedroom homes. Positioned on the East Side, the location is conveniently close to medical facilities, public transportation, and shopping centers. The community offers a variety of amenities, including a laundry room, clubhouse, organized tenant activities, heated spa and pool, gas barbeque grills, and on-site management. Additionally, the property is gated for added security. Tucson East is located in Pima County within the 85710 ZIP Code, and falls under the attendance zone of the Tucson Unified District.
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 GoodWith a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Tucson East is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Tucson East has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
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.
Tucson East 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.
Tucson East goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including garbage disposal. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Tucson East 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.
Tucson East 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 Tucson East 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.
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 Tucson East compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Tucson
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 9% lower than 1-bedrooms in Tucson.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Tucson East to be 13% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Tucson.
Median rents as of Oct 11 2025.
Tucson
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $775 |
| November 2023 | $782 |
| December 2023 | $774 |
| January 2024 | $776 |
| February 2024 | $797 |
| March 2024 | $785 |
| April 2024 | $783 |
| May 2024 | $771 |
| June 2024 | $773 |
| July 2024 | $750 |
| 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 |
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Can I afford to live at 8490 E Old Spanish Trl?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$32,600/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $32,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $815.
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Schools near Tucson East
Harold Steele Elementary School
700 s sarnoff dr
tucson, AZ, 85710
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+
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Getting around Tucson near 8490 E Old Spanish Trl
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
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 8490 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
4/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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