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Highlights

  • Wood flooring
  • Floor coverings
  • Flooring styles
  • Interior design
  • Home renovation
  • Flooring materials

Location

414 S 3rd Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA|Armory Park
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Management

Bright Properties

Leasing office

(844) 336-1024 ext. 4334

Property Overview

The property Blue Star receives an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 9.1, reflecting its strong appeal for renters due to its competitive pricing and high-quality amenities. Noteworthy features include stylish wood flooring and exceptional interior design, enhancing its aesthetic value. With a prime location supported by numerous nearby social and work-from-home amenities, Blue Star offers an elevated living experience that balances convenience and lifestyle opportunities.

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
Blue Star 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

Blue Star - 11Studio1 bath258 sqft$820 /moCozy upstairs studio located just minutes from Downtown Tucson! This home offers a prime downtown location near local dining, shopping, entertainment, and the University of Arizona. Enjoy quick access to everything Tucson has to offer while living in a convenient and walkable neighborhood of Armory Park. Income Restricted. www brightproperties net

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Amenities for Blue Star

Tech

Wireless Internet

Building

Onsite Laundry
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About Blue Star

HomeApartments in TucsonArmory Park Blue Star

Cozy upstairs studio located just minutes from Downtown Tucson! This home offers a prime downtown location near local dining, shopping, entertainment, and the University of Arizona. Enjoy quick access to everything Tucson has to offer while living in a convenient and walkable neighborhood of Armory Park. Income Restricted. www brightproperties net


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
Blue Star 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 Blue Star
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.
Blue Star 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.
Blue Star goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Blue Star 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.
Blue Star 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.
Blue Star 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.
Blue Star 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.

Blue Star is great for:

Social life

  • 171 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Area has 34 parks and recreation options
  • 67 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 147 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • 3 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • 3 internet service provider options nearby
  • 2 office supply stores within 1 mile

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 Blue Star compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Armory Park

studio apartments at Blue Star cost about 3% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Armory Park.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Armory Park
Tucson
A table of studio rental data trends in Tucson
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$775
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
November 2025$749
December 2025$750
January 2026$750
February 2026$750
March 2026$750
A table of studio rental data trends in Armory Park
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$850
July 2024$850
June 2025$810
July 2025$802
August 2025$800

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$32,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $32,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $820.
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Schools near Blue Star

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

Armory Park | Tucson, AZ

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

Getting around Tucson near 414 S 3rd Ave

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 414 S 3rd Ave, Tucson

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within walking distance

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