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Sorry about staged photos. House comes unfurnished.
Cute, one-bed / one-bath, 775 sq. ft. bungalow in Dunbar Spring, available to rent starting November 1 (or possibly earlier or later; owner is flexible for the right tenant). Enjoy the unique charms of the Dunbar Spring neighborhood. Bike to downtown, U. of A., PCC, or Banner, or work from home in comfort.
The house features a small 'home office' overlooking the backyard, great for a student or someone working from home. Appliances included: gas stove/oven in a sizable kitchen with ample refrigerator; a central evaporative (i.e. swamp) cooler; air conditioning and heat are being upgraded with a mini-split. It has a greywater system from the shower to the yard (so biodegradable shower products are important). Washer/dryer is outside and shared with detached casita. Home will be rented unfurnished. One off-street parking spot included.
The backyard includes drought-tolerant plants and trees and passive rainwater collection basins, which plant nerds might especially appreciate. Plant nerds and eco-freaks especially encouraged to reach out.
$1,300 per month, assuming one tenant, with a rent discount available for landscape watering. Security deposit, of course. Tenant pays for electricity and gas, internet. Will consider couples, and pets, to be negotiated.
The owner appreciates good, direct communication above all else, and is invested in the home and landscape on the property. The owner lives out of state, but will visit several times a year and will stay in the guest house (casita) in the backyard, as may his friendly guests from time to time. There is no rental management company and owner is responsive.
Potential dealbreakers for tenants: There are stairs leading up to the house in front and rear; some rooms are wall-to-wall carpeted; the house is about a mile from the train tracks (beware, light sleepers); there is no bathtub and the bathroom is reached only through the bedroom. Sorry, but I can't have cigarette smokers as tenants.
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House for rent
Single family residence
Available Sun Nov 1 2026
Cats, small dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Fireplace
What's special
Passive rainwater collection basins
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 775 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Newish On-Demand Gas Water Heater
Lot
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1919
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Tucson
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/30/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,300+8.3%$2/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Listing removed | $1,200$2/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,200+11.6%$2/sqft |
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| 8/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/13/2023 | Price change | $1,075+7.5%$1/sqft |
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| 8/7/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,000+42.9%$1/sqft |
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| 9/21/2017 | Sold | $235,000$303/sqft |
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| 8/24/2017 | Pending sale | $235,000$303/sqft |
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| 8/9/2017 | Price change | $235,000-5.6%$303/sqft |
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| 6/21/2017 | Price change | $249,000-2.4%$321/sqft |
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| 6/12/2017 | Pending sale | $255,000$329/sqft |
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| 6/1/2017 | Price change | $255,000-1.9%$329/sqft |
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| 5/5/2017 | Listed for sale | $260,000+54.3%$335/sqft |
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| 10/10/2015 | Listing removed | $700$1/sqft |
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| 9/10/2013 | Price change | $700-3.4%$1/sqft |
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| 8/8/2013 | Price change | $725+3.6%$1/sqft |
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| 8/2/2013 | Listed for rent | $700$1/sqft |
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| 12/20/2002 | Sold | $168,500$217/sqft |
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