UA 12 month leases in Tucson: full-year lease options

A full-year lease is the default for a lot of off-campus housing, and it has real perks: one move, one set of paperwork and a place to come back to after every break. If you're comparing UA 12 month leases in Tucson, it pays to look at start dates and layouts side by side, because a year is a long time to live with the wrong choice. Browse everything current on our Tucson listings page, then read on for five full-year options.

All five listings below are on a Year Lease (12 Months). Two are listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus and three as 5 to 10 minutes by car, with monthly prices from $600/month to $2,400/month.

Begin your search at Off-Campus Universe, where you can browse current listings near Tucson.

3 bedroom 2 bathroom home near campus is an unfurnished house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, listed at $600/month. The lease timing is 10/15/2026, and the listing is shown as available now, so it could be an option if you need to move before spring. That price is low for a three-bedroom house, so ask the lister whether it's the rent for the whole home or for one room, and get the answer in writing.

Fully Renovated 3BD/2BA Brick Home is listed at $2,100/month for 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It's an unfurnished house on a Year Lease (12 Months), with lease timing of 9/10/2026, and it's marked as open now. If three of you are planning to share, ask the lister how they prefer rent to be paid and who should sign.

FULLY FURNISHED 2 BEDROOM HOUSE is a furnished house listed at $1,500/month, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It's listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus, with lease timing of 8/1/2026. Coming furnished means you can skip buying beds and a couch, which is handy for a full year in a place you didn't have to kit out.

Historic 2/3 bedroom 2 bath apartment is a furnished duplex listed at $2,400/month, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It's 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus, and the lease timing reads August to July 2027, a clean school-year-plus-summer window. Two bedrooms with two bathrooms gives each person their own space, so it's a good match for two roommates who want privacy.

3BD, 2.5BA Townhome Close to Campus & Do is a furnished townhome with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, listed at $2,000/month. It's 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus, with lease timing of "2/1/2026". For a group of three, that total split evenly comes to about $667 each before bills, though you'll want to confirm the split and payment setup with the lister.

What a 12 month lease means for students

A 12 month lease locks in your rent and your address for a full year. That's great for planning: you know exactly what you'll pay each month, you don't have to hunt again in May, and you can leave your stuff in place over winter break. The flip side is that you're usually responsible for rent through the summer, even if you go home or leave for an internship.

Look at the start dates above and you'll see two groups. Some, like 10/15/2026 and 9/10/2026, are recent, while others list 8/1/2026 or August to July 2027, which lines up with this school year. All five are shown as available now, so ask each lister what move-in and end dates they'd offer if you sign today. Pick the one that matches when you actually need a key, not just the one with the best photos.

There's a good mix of layouts too. Two of the listings are three- or four-bedroom houses, one is a three-bedroom townhome, one is a two-bedroom house and one is a two-bedroom duplex. Three come furnished and two don't, so think about whether you'd rather buy furniture once and keep it, or skip that cost altogether.

UA 12 month leases in Tucson: how to compare them

When you're weighing UA 12 month leases in Tucson, start with the total cost across the full year, not just the monthly rent. Multiply the rent by twelve, add any utilities you'd pay yourself, and include internet. Doing that for each listing gives you a fair comparison, especially between a furnished place and an unfurnished one.

Next, ask about summer. Most 12 month leases expect rent through the summer months. If you won't be around, ask the lister whether subletting is allowed and what the process looks like. Some landlords allow it with approval, others don't, and you want to know before you sign rather than in April.

Then think about who you'll live with for the whole year. A year is long enough for small habits to become big issues, so talk with your roommates now about cleaning, guests, noise and how you'll split bills. If you're going for a three- or four-bedroom, agree on how rent is divided if the bedrooms aren't the same size.

Finally, consider the timing. It's late October, so spring-semester movers should focus on the listings that are open now, while anyone planning for next fall can use these listings to compare prices and layouts and ask listers when their next 12 month term begins. Reaching out to listers early gives you time to ask questions, tour and compare without feeling rushed.

It also helps to keep a simple comparison sheet. List each place you're considering with its monthly rent, bedrooms, bathrooms, furnished or not, distance by car and lease start date. Add a column for answers the lister gives you about utilities, parking and summer subletting. Once everything is in one place, the right fit for your budget and schedule usually becomes clear pretty quickly, and you can move fast when you're ready to apply.

Tips before signing a 12 month lease

• Ask whether the lease is joint or individual, and what happens if a roommate moves out partway through the year.

• Check the lease's rules on subletting so you know your options if you'll be away for the summer.

• Ask the lister which utilities are included and which you'll set up yourself, then budget them across all twelve months.

• Walk through the property, or request a video tour, and note any existing damage in writing before you move in. Photos with dates attached make move-out much easier.

Ready to find your place? Browse all listings at Off-Campus Universe.

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