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    MLK Apartments - Unclaimed

    55 N 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

    Located in Tucson zip code 85701
    Apartment building

    Neighborhood: 85701

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    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Very Walkable
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Excellent Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Biker's Paradise

    Nearby schools in Tucson

    Miles-Exploratory Learning Center
    Grades PK-8 • 1.1 miles
    9/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    8/10
    Student Progress Rating
    9/10
    Safford K-8 School
    Grades PK-8 • 0.4 miles
    4/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Student Progress Rating
    4/10
    Tucson Magnet High School
    Grades 8-12 • 0.5 miles
    4/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    College Readiness Rating
    5/10
    Student Progress Rating
    4/10

    ZIP code 85701 spans central Tucson neighborhoods including Armory Park, Barrio Viejo, Barrio Santa Rosa, El Presidio and Santa Rita Park, set in the Sonoran Desert basin beneath the Santa Catalina Mountains. Summers are hot and dry, with a monsoon season; winters are generally mild. Adobe buildings, historic homes and Tucson’s downtown grid give the area a strong sense of place, while the Tucson Museum of Art and nearby El Presidio Historic District offer cultural and historical landmarks. Parks and shaded streets provide outdoor breaks, and the Santa Cruz River path is a nearby route for walking and biking. Downtown brings restaurants, cafés, galleries, shops and evening venues within reach. Walking, cycling and Sun Tran buses connect local destinations, with regional access via major roads. For ZIP code 85701, median rent is $1,350 per month, with a typical range of $675 to $2,650.

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    Where is MLK Apartments located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    MLK Apartments is located at 55 N 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery, The Screamery, and Cup Cafe.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near MLK Apartments?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to MLK Apartments include D2 Dispensary Downtown Cannabis Gallery (0.4 miles away), NextCare Urgent Care (0.7 miles away), and UA Campus Health Service (1 mile away).

    What schools are assigned to MLK Apartments?

    The schools assigned to MLK Apartments include Miles-Exploratory Learning Center, Safford K-8 School, and Tucson Magnet High School.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near MLK Apartments?

    MLK Apartments is located near 4 grocery stores, including New Empire Food Market (0.3 miles) and Food Conspiracy Co-op (0.3 miles). Additional shopping options, including Johnny Gibson's Downtown Market, are approximately 0.1 miles away.

    What colleges and universities are near MLK Apartments?

    MLK Apartments is located within 0.8 miles of The Arizona Daily Wildcat, 1 mile of Old Main, University of Arizona, and 1 mile of Pima Community College.

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