Southern Heights Apartments for Rent

The Southern Heights neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona is within the borders of the lively city of South Tucson. It’s a mixed development of newer residential and older commercial properties. Commercial and community development are proof positive of the city’s continual commitment to growth in one of the largest neighborhoods in the 85713 zip code.

The Southern Heights stepped border of the west moves from South 11th Avenue down to South 8th Avenue. The eastern boundary is short of South 6th Avenue as the southern boundary traces along West 24th Street and West 29th Street, bending north around La Frontera medic center.

As the Southern Heights neighborhood grows, the surrounding area has plenty of activities to support its residents. The El Rio Golf Course is to the north for an afternoon get away, or a trip for the family to the Reid Park Zoo to the east. The Southgate Shopping Center is to the south, and to beat the summer heat, the San Juan Park to the west offers a public pool.

Southern Heights is a large neighborhood characterized by simple Hacienda Style homes that utilize water-saving desert landscaping, and has plenty of trees to cool the homes during the intense summer heat. The neighborhood has paved sidewalks throughout. Tucson is a bicycle friendly city with plenty of bike lanes that trace the main roadways. The Sun Tran Bus Line has many routes through the neighborhood to open up travel throughout the city.