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Highlights
- Air conditioning
- Laundry room
- Private yard
Location
1000 E Water St, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
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Property Overview
Melrose offers an impressive overall Zumper rating of 8.4, reflecting its excellent balance of price and value at a perfect score of 10. The property features a strong focus on amenities, location, and transparency, earning 8 out of 10 in amenities and 9 out of 10 for location. Notable features include a private yard and proximity to shopping and grocery stores, further enhancing its appeal to potential 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
Images Available- Laundry available on site
Floor plans
| 1000 E. Water St. - 2 | 1 bed | 1 bath | $840 /mo | 1 unit available | One bedroom apartment with air conditioning and private yard. Very close to transportation, grocery shopping, and restaurants. Less than 2 miles from the University of Arizona campus. Laundry room available with additional fee. |
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Amenities for Melrose
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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
Contact for more information on pet policy.
Required one-time fees
| Security Deposit | $0 |
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 1 |
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About Melrose
One bedroom apartment with air conditioning and private yard. Very close to transportation, grocery shopping, and restaurants. Less than 2 miles from the University of Arizona campus. Laundry room available with additional fee.
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.
8.4
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Melrose is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Melrose 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.
Melrose 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Melrose is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- 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
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Tucson
1-bedroom apartments at Melrose cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Tucson.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Tucson
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $775 |
| October 2023 | $773 |
| 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 | $745 |
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Can I afford to live at 1000 E Water St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near Melrose
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School
3500 n cherry ave
tucson, AZ, 85719
PK, K-5Public
B-
Rillito Center
266 e pastime rd
tucson, AZ, 85705
PK, K-12Public
Amphi Academy at El Hogar
450 e wetmore rd
tucson, AZ, 85705
K-12Public
C
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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 1000 E Water St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1000 E Water St, Tucson
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
5/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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