Ward 3 Apartments for Rent

Ward 3 of Tucson, Arizona has many distinctive characteristics that reflect the history of the city as well as Tucson’s determination to stay relevant in a world that is constantly changing. Ward 3 covers all of the 85705 zip code with a landscape nestled at the top of Tucson, resting between the city and the Catalina Foothills.

The Ward 3 boundaries to the north follow West Rogers Road until it spikes further north to include the Friendly Village of the Catalinas, then it traces East River Road until the Northcentral District Park. The eastern boundary slowly steps to the south until it meets North Columbus Boulevard. The southern boundary follows East Grant Road, East Elm Street and East Speedway Boulevard steady sinking south, until it meets up with the I-10 freeway that marks the western border.

For fun and relaxation, Ward 3 has numerous parks to enjoy like the historic Rillito Park and Racetrack, established in 1943. Smaller parks include Northcentral District Park on the east side, La Madera Park and Mansfield Park to the south, and Jacobs Park on the west. Nearly all of the public parks have ‘dog friendly’ areas. To the north is Quail Canyon Golf Course, and to the west the Silverbell Golf Course, both just beyond the Ward 3 borders.

Ward 3 has the Oracle Shopping Plaza and Tucson Mall on West Wetmore Road to the north, to the east the Fort Lowell Shopping Center on East Fort Lowell Road. The Decorator Square shopping center on North Country Club Road to the south and along East Grant Road to the west will lead to the Grant Plaza shopping center.

Ward 3 is a complimentary community that fits well between the center of the city of Tucson and the Catalina Foothills. Major streets have bike lanes and sidewalks for pedestrians.