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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Vaulted ceilings
  • Large closets
  • Lush landscaping
  • Hard flooring
  • Modern open kitchen
  • Community pool

Location

5301 E Glenn St, Tucson, AZ 85712, USA|Old Fort Lowell
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Management

Fort Lowell Realty & Prop Mgmt

Leasing office

(520) 462-4143 ext. 2

Property Overview

Desert Terrace Apartments achieves a commendable Zumper expert rating of 8.8, signifying its appeal to renters. With a perfect pricing and amenities score of 10, the property effectively balances value with luxury, featuring standout features like vaulted ceilings, large closets, and a community pool. Additionally, its location near a top-rated elementary school further enhances convenience and quality of life for residents.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Desert Terrace Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Desert Terrace Apartments 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Laundry available on site
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,050 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to our spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in the heart of Tucson, AZ located at the Glenn Terrace Apartments! This apartment features a modern open kitchen with a refrigerator and stove included. The unit boasts hard flooring throughout (bedrooms have carpet), large closets for ample storage, and vaulted ceilings for a touch of elegance. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning and the convenience of off-street parking. New flooring throughout! Step outside to relax in the community pool or take advantage of the community laundry room. The lush landscaping and big private yard provide a peaceful outdoor retreat. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to call this apartment home! Photos may be of different unit, same layout. Pets welcome with non refundable pet fee and monthly pet rent. Renters insurance required. 550 + Credit Score, No recent evictions/criminal history (1-5 years), 3 times the rent for income. $75 extra per month for water, sewer, trash. To Lease/View call or text Susan 520-277-1387 (mention address) Fort Lowell Realty and Property Management. www flraz com Equal Housing Opportunity

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Amenities for Desert Terrace Apartments

Appliances

Owner Provides Stove and Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Other

Tenant Pays Electric & Gas
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

Dog policy

Allowed 
Limit1

Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit1
Building details

Property details

Units8
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About Desert Terrace Apartments

HomeApartments in TucsonOld Fort Lowell Desert Terrace Apartments

2 bedroom / 1 bathroom and 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom homes at this wonderful community. These apartments feature a modern open kitchen with a refrigerator and stove included. The unit boasts hard flooring throughout, large closets for ample storage, and vaulted ceilings for a touch of elegance. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning and the convenience of off-street parking. Step outside to relax in the community pool or take advantage of the community laundry room. The lush landscaping and big private yard provide a peaceful outdoor retreat. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to call this apartment home! Pets welcome with $35 monthly rent and $300 non refundable deposit. $75 extra per month for water, sewer, trash. To Lease/View call or text Susan S. 520-909-1052 (mention address) Fort Lowell Realty and Property Management. www flraz com Equal Housing Opportunity


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Desert Terrace Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Desert Terrace Apartments 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 Desert Terrace 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.
Desert Terrace 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·10A 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.
Desert Terrace Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Desert Terrace 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·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 Desert Terrace Apartments 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.

Desert Terrace Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals 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 Desert Terrace Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Old Fort Lowell

2-bedroom apartments at Desert Terrace Apartments cost about 33% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Old Fort Lowell.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Old Fort Lowell
Tucson
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Tucson
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,279
October 2023$1,253
November 2023$1,246
December 2023$1,259
January 2024$1,262
February 2024$1,295
March 2024$1,296
April 2024$1,295
May 2024$1,294
June 2024$1,292
July 2024$1,284
August 2024$1,277
September 2024$1,277
October 2024$1,250
November 2024$1,241
December 2024$1,241
January 2025$1,250
February 2025$1,250
March 2025$1,261
April 2025$1,250
May 2025$1,253
June 2025$1,251
July 2025$1,271
August 2025$1,255
September 2025$1,243
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Old Fort Lowell
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,634
February 2024$1,595
March 2024$1,549
May 2024$1,600
June 2024$1,600
September 2024$1,502
October 2024$1,505
March 2025$1,500
April 2025$1,548
August 2025$1,575
September 2025$1,570

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$42,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,050.
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Schools near Desert Terrace Apartments

Whitmore Elementary School

5330 e glenn st

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+
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Neighborhood

Old Fort Lowell | Tucson, AZ

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

Getting around Tucson near 5301 E Glenn St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 5301 E Glenn St, Tucson

Groceries

3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
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

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

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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