Homes for Rent in Mitman, Tucson

Located 7 miles east of downtown Tucson, the Mitman neighborhood offers a quiet suburban lifestyle with access to city amenities. The area has seen a resurgence in community engagement, with residents actively participating in the neighborhood association and implementing safety measures like speed bumps and HAWK lights to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety. Mature palm trees and cacti line Mitman’s gridded streets, which offer distant views of the Santa Catalina foothills. Homes include mid-20th-century ranch-style homes with brick exteriors, gravel landscaping and spacious backyards. Some properties include in-ground pools and metal yard art. Residents are within walking distance of local dining options along Speedway Boulevard, such as La Parrilla Suiza and The Korean Rose. Trader Joe’s and Park Place Mall are nearby; the latter has a variety of retail stores. Festivities include the Fourth Avenue Street Fair and El Tour de Tucson, a cycling event. Highland Vista Park and Harold Bell Wright Park offer spaces for gardening, playgrounds, and sports. Speedway Boulevard and East 5th Street provide routes to downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona. Public transportation options include Tucson Sun Tran buses and the 3rd Street-University Bicycle Boulevard. St. Joseph’s Hospital is 2 miles away, and Tucson International Airport is 11 miles south.