This information is provided to help you plan your housing. You must make your own arrangements as CESL does not provide or arrange housing. CESL does not endorse or give preference to any external housing provider. It is recommended that students rent housing only from official leasing agencies and not sublet to, or from other persons. All rental agreements are in writing.
The University of Arizona is located in Central Tucson and near Downtown. If you do not have a vehicle, many students find it preferable to reside in a location near the Sun Link Streetcar route.
Learn about the different housing options below:
Academic Year
Conditionally admitted students may apply to live in the residence halls. Space is limited so apply early. For residence hall information during the academic year (fall and spring), contact Residence Life Housing Assignment Services at housing@arizona.edu or call (520) 621-6501.
University of Arizona Residence Life website: https://housing.arizona.edu/
If you have conditional admission to UA, you can apply directly to Residence Life for on-campus housing.
If you are an IEP, Advanced Track, or Graduate U-Track student (with no conditional admission) who would like to stay in a dorm on campus, please contact our Admissions Office at cesl@arizona.edu, tell us you'd like to apply for on-campus housing, and provide this information:
- Preferred First Name
- Last Name
- Contact email
- Birthday
If you choose to live off campus, the University of Arizona has an Off-Campus Housing department which offers free services for students. On the Off-Campus Housing website, you can search for places to live, learn about apartment contracts and questions to ask your roommate.
Guidebook
The best place to start your off-campus housing search is to read through the Off-Campus Housing Guidebook. This Guidebook offers information about:
- How to Search for a Place. What’s your budget? What kind of place are you looking for? Do you care about the location? What amenities are necessities?
- Leases. A lease is a LEGAL DOCUMENT. Did you know that there are different types of leases? You can take a copy of your lease to Student Legal Services and have it reviewed, for free, before you sign it. Call (520) 621-ASUA (621-2782) to make an appointment.
- Security Deposit. The total amount of such charges cannot be more than one and one-half times your monthly rental amount (1.5 x monthly rent = maximum landlord can ask for up front).
- Roommates. Tips on how to get along.
- Red Tagging. Did you know that what you do off campus can affect you on campus?
Additional Resources
- Checklist: For step-by-step information, check out this checklist so you're prepared with housing when you arrive at the UA.
- Housing Terms and Abbreviations: Looking for off-campus housing? Please review our housing terms and abbreviations to make searching for an apartment less frustrating.
- Lease Information: Check out our lease information for help in understanding everything you need to know about leases.
- Renter's Insurance: Do you need help with renter's insurance? Consumers Advocate can help you make the right choice.
Even though we do not endorse any particular company, the following company offers students homestays with local families.
Homestay Ovecs Ltd.
Website
Email: homestay@ovecs.com
Fax: 480-633-8193
Tel: 480-633-8191
Gilbert, AZ 85234
625 N. Gilbert Road, Suite 202
Many students will initially stay in a hotel until they choose where they will live. Alternatively, students have also been successful finding short term stays at Airbnb homes near campus.
Best Western A Royal Sun Inn
1015 N. Stone Ave.
(520) 622-8871
http://www.bestwestern.com
Aloft Tucson University
1900 E Speedway
(520) 908-6800
http://www.alofttucsonuniversity.com/
Tucson Marriott University Park
880 E. Second Street
(520) 792-4100
http://www.marriott.com
AC Hotel Downtown Tucson
151 E. Broadway Blvd.
(520) 385-7111
https://tinyurl.com/achoteltucson