Choosing Tucson student housing usually comes down to a few big questions. How close is it to campus? What does the apartment actually include? How are the study spaces, amenities, parking, and day-to-day policies handled? This FAQ page is here to answer those questions clearly so that you can compare your off-campus housing options with more confidence.
Below, you’ll find practical details about living at The Mark Tucson, including proximity to the University of Arizona, apartment floor plans and features, furniture packages, community spaces, transportation, pet policies, and general leasing information. This FAQ page is meant to make it easier for you to sort through all the nitty-gritty details you need to know in order to feel confident signing a lease for one of our University of Arizona off-campus apartments.
1. Location & Proximity To Campus
The Mark Tucson is 0.32 miles from the University of Arizona, so campus is close enough to keep the daily routine simple. Getting to class, meeting friends near campus, or heading back home between commitments feels much less like a production when the community is this close.
The Mark Tucson is near many of the university destinations UofA students visit most often. The College of Science and the UA Recreation Center are each 0.7 miles away. Arizona Stadium, Old Main, and the Albert B. Weaver Science-Engineering Library are each only 0.8 miles away. The Main Library, the Student Union Memorial Center, McKale Center, and the College of Engineering are all 0.9 miles away. The Fred Fox School of Music and the College of Education are 1.0 miles away, while the James E. Rogers College of Law and Eller College of Management are 1.1 miles away.
Yes. The Mark Tucson is 0.3 miles from Main Gate Square and University Boulevard, which puts one of the busiest student-focused parts of Tucson, AZ, close by. That means coffee shops, casual meals, quick meetups, and the usual between-class stops are all within easy reach when you live at our UA off-campus apartment community.
The area around The Mark Tucson puts students near a wide mix of dining options instead of just one or two predictable stops. Nearby choices include Black Rock Coffee Bar, Urban Pita, Presta Coffee Roasters, The Boxyard, Gentle Ben’s Brewing, Dutch Bros Coffee, and HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery. It is the kind of location that works just as well for a fast coffee on the way out the door as it does for more intimate dinner plans later in the day.
Students also have access to practical retail options for groceries, apartment basics, and last-minute errands nearby. Safeway, Walmart Supercenter, and Target are popular stops for everyday errands and weekend shopping sprees. Main Gate Square and the surrounding area also add more walkable spots for quick pickups and casual browsing.
Yes. This location works well for students who want campus convenience without feeling boxed into a campus-only routine. With Main Gate Square, 4th Avenue, and Downtown Tucson all nearby, it is easy to mix class, food, errands, and social plans into the same day without having to deal with traffic, long commutes, and inconvenient schedules.
There are plenty of nearby options when students want a break from classes and campus routines. The area includes spots like Iron Horse Park, Sentinel Peak, Rialto Theatre, Tucson Museum of Art, Ignite Sign Art Museum, and Tucson Arena. Saguaro National Park East District, popular among nature enthusiasts, is just a short drive away.
2. Floor Plans & Interiors
The Mark Tucson offers studio, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom layouts, giving students a range of options depending on whether they want a more private setup or a larger shared apartment. The community also offers VIP Smart Units for students looking for an upgraded layout category.
Yes. The apartments come fully furnished, so the move-in process feels a lot less pieced together from day one. Furniture packages include both common-area pieces and bedroom furniture, which helps the apartments feel set up for everyday student life instead of half-finished.
The common area furniture package includes a 43-inch smart TV, a coffee table, an entertainment table, a sofa and chair, a side table, and varying numbers of barstools based on the number of bedrooms in the apartment. In the bedrooms, each resident has a Full XL bed, desk and chair, two dressers, and a nightstand.
Private bedrooms and bathrooms are available in select layouts. The community also offers units with shared bathrooms, so students have more than one setup to choose from depending on the floor plan they prefer.
The kitchens include granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. The overall setup keeps the essentials straightforward and fully in place, whether the apartment is being used for quick weekday meals or something more ambitious than reheated leftovers after class.
Yes. Each apartment includes an in-unit washer and dryer, so laundry stays inside the apartment instead of turning into a trip across the property or off-site.
VIP Smart Units are an upgraded apartment option with added in-unit features and tech-focused details. These layouts may include upgrades such as a 65-inch 4K TV, a memory foam mattress, an accent wall, a French door refrigerator, and either a pool table or a full dining table setup in the living area.
3. Amenities
The Mark Tucson brings together the kinds of amenities students actually use, from study space and fitness equipment to outdoor hangout areas and everyday convenience features. Our community includes private study rooms, a study lounge, an Internet café, a computer lounge with free printing, a fitness center, sauna, tanning bed, rooftop pool and spa, resident clubhouse, game areas, outdoor gathering spaces, garage parking, covered bike storage, package lockers, and a campus shuttle.
Yes. The Mark Tucson includes several places to work without leaving home, including a study lounge, private study rooms, an Internet café, and a computer lounge with free printing. That gives students more than one way to settle in, whether the goal is a quiet solo session or a longer afternoon of catching up on coursework.
Yes. The fitness center includes both cardio and strength equipment, along with a sauna and tanning bed. Cardio equipment includes treadmills, ellipticals, a stair climber, and spin bikes, while the strength setup includes strength machines, cable machines, plyo boxes, free weights, barbells, and benches.
Yes. The Mark Tucson features a rooftop pool and spa, which gives the outdoor amenity package a stronger personality than a standard ground-level pool deck. It is a good fit for students who want space to cool off, spend time with friends, or take a break without heading away from their Tucson apartment community.
Outdoor amenities include an outdoor barbecue counter and grills, a fire pit with lounge seating, hammocks, daybeds, and private courtyards. The overall mix gives residents a few different ways to use the space, whether the plan is a small group hangout, a quiet afternoon outside, or a weekend reset in the middle of a busy semester.
Yes. The community includes a resident clubhouse with ping pong tables, pool tables, and a collection of games and activities. That gives students a built-in place to spend time with roommates and friends without needing to leave the property every time they want a change of scenery.
Yes. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, which is especially useful for students who move between their apartments, study spaces, and common areas during the day.
4. Security & Transportation
The Mark Tucson includes several layered access and security features across the community. The building uses FOB-controlled resident entry, FOB-controlled stairwell access, and FOB-controlled access to amenity spaces. Security cameras are also placed throughout the property, which adds another level of oversight in shared areas.
Yes. Bedrooms are individually locking within each apartment, which gives residents added privacy inside the shared living setup. That is especially useful in larger floor plans where each resident wants a more separate personal space.
Yes. The Mark Tucson has on-site courtesy patrol from Wednesday through Sunday nights. That added overnight presence supports the property’s broader security setup during the busiest part of the week.
Yes. Gated garage parking is available for $90 per month. Parking spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and a waitlist is available when spaces fill.
Yes. The Mark Tucson offers a shuttle to and from the University of Arizona, with a ride time of about 3 minutes. That gives residents another way to get to campus when you don’t feel like walking, biking, or driving.
5. Pet Policies
Yes. The Mark Tucson allows pets, with a limit of two animals per apartment. Students looking for Tucson student housing with a pet-friendly policy have that option here, but all animals must be disclosed and approved before move-in.
A maximum of two animals is permitted per apartment. That gives residents some flexibility while still keeping the policy straightforward and easy to follow.
Yes. The community has breed restrictions as part of its pet policy. Aggressive breeds are not permitted, including Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Mastiff breeds, Staffordshire Terrier breeds, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Cane Corso, Akita, Siberian Husky, Dogo Argentino, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-hybrid, and mixes of those breeds.
No. Exotic animals are not permitted at The Mark Tucson. That includes birds such as parrots and toucans, reptiles such as snakes, rodents such as ferrets, fish tanks, and insects.
Yes. All pets must be disclosed and approved before move-in. Applicants are also required to complete a pet profile through PetScreening as part of the approval process.
Yes. The pet policy includes a one-time pet fee of $35 and a monthly pet fee of $35. Students who plan to bring a pet should review the full policy with the leasing office so they understand the approval steps and any additional guidelines before signing a housing contract.
6. Management, Maintenance & Community
Yes. The Mark Tucson has an on-site management team available to help with the day-to-day side of living in the community. Students can reach out with questions about their housing contract, packages, community information, and other routine needs that come up during the leasing term.
Residents can submit a maintenance request online through the resident portal, and our on-site maintenance team will follow up as quickly as possible. This gives residents a simple way to report issues and get support without having to track someone down in person.
Yes. The Mark Tucson hosts community events as part of its P.A.W.S. residence life programming. These events are designed to support residents’ academic, wellness, social, and philanthropic engagement while helping build a stronger sense of community.
7. General Leasing Information
Yes. The Mark Tucson uses RoomSync to help residents match with the most compatible roommates possible.
High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and apartments include in-unit washers and dryers, furniture, and kitchen appliances. Access to all of our top-tier amenities is also included in the monthly installment.
Students can contact the leasing office by phone for questions about availability, floor plans, pricing, parking, pet approvals, and housing contract details. For anything that is layout-specific or tied to current leasing terms, reaching out directly is the best way to get the most accurate answer.
The Mark Tucson is located at:
55 N Park Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85719
The location places the community close to the University of Arizona and several of the Tucson destinations students visit most often.