International Students’ Guide To Off-Campus Housing Near UofA

Unlike the cramped on-campus dorms, our cottage-style Tucson apartments offer plenty of room for residents to settle in, spread out, and maintain their privacy without breaking the bank.

Yes. No need to rent out an oversized moving truck when you live in our off-campus housing near UofA; each of our cottages come equipped with a full set of dining room, living room, and bedroom furniture, plus all of the kitchen and laundry room appliances you need to stay clean, full, and fulfilled without leaving home.

Monthly installments are due on the first of each month and should be paid by ACH, debit, or credit card through the online resident portal. Cash payments are not accepted, and late fees do apply.

Utility payments are billed monthly through the third-party Conservice management portal. All residents are required to create an account with Conservice to access, manage, and pay their monthly utility bills.

Individual leases are by-the-bed agreements that protect our residents from the financial burdens of their roommates. If one of your roommates damages their assigned bedroom, breaks their lease, or is late on a payment, you will not be held financially responsible.

Adjusting to living with roommates in a new country is hard enough on its own. Why add to that stress by having to share a legal document with one to five other people? Individual leasing allows international students to build a community and integrate themselves into Tucson, AZ, without any of the risks typically associated with roommate-style living.

Yes. Lease renewals are always available to current residents, given availability.

While most of our residents sign with a guarantor, it is not required. If you self-qualify for one of our Tucson cottages, there is no need to find a qualifying guarantor.

International students who want to live at Cottages at Tucson without a guarantor who do not self-qualify can choose to participate in our TheGuarantors partnership to qualify without a co-signer or personal guarantor. To learn more, reach out to our leasing office today!

Personal property coverage protects residents from being held financially responsible for certain kinds of property damage outside of the landlord’s control. This kind of coverage voids the landlord’s right to seek reimbursement for damage caused by fire, smoke, explosions, or water as a result of negligent action of you, your roommates, or guests.

This kind of coverage is required at the Cottages of Tucson. Residents can choose to either opt in to the community’s Damage Liability Waiver Program for an additional $17 a month or obtain their own policy that covers up to $100,000 in damages.

Yes. Cottages at Tucson recognizes that many international students do not come to the University of Arizona with roommates already in mind, and offers comprehensive roommate matching services to help each and every one of our residents build their perfect community away from home. For more information about how our roommate matching program works, reach out to our leasing office directly.

Yes. A member of our maintenance team is on call 24/7 to deal with any emergencies that may come up throughout the week. If you believe you are dealing with a maintenance emergency, please call the leasing office directly.

Maintenance emergencies should be addressed immediately to prevent further damage to your apartment. Common maintenance emergencies faced in Tucson, AZ, include the following:

• Door & window locking issues
• Major leaks
• AC or heat failure during extreme weather conditions
• Broken refrigerator
• No electricity, gas, or water
• Other major plumbing issues

Residents are only responsible for damages caused by negligence, misuse, pets, or guests. Regular wear and tear or unforeseen circumstances will be handled by our community, given that the maintenance request is submitted within a reasonable amount of time.

Yes. Our 24-hour gym features brand-new cardio equipment, strength machines, free weights, and a dedicated pilates reformer room.

Yes. Residents have their pick of a wide variety of on-site spaces designed for social life. Our upgraded clubhouse features a pool table, lounge, and bar, perfect for some indoor socialization, while our resort-style pool and cabanas are ideal for getting to know your neighbors in the midst of Tucson’s classic hot summers.

Our private shuttle picks residents up from within the property and takes them directly to the heart of the University of Arizona campus. Our shuttle drop-off point is at the 6th St. Garage, on the southern end of campus, close to the Arizona Stadium, recreation center, and the Highland Quad.

Not far at all. Cottages at Tucson is less than two miles away from the south side of the University of Arizona campus.

Yes. Our student housing near UofA offers reserved and covered parking for our residents. To learn more about reserving a parking spot, reach out to our leasing office directly.

Cottages at Tucson is a gated community with controlled-access entry throughout. Individual apartments feature unmonitored security systems, and additional on-site security is provided.

Cottages at Tucson is built with the needs of our international students in mind. From spacious floor plans to private shuttle services and varied amenities, our cottages are the one-stop shop for everything you need while enrolled at UofA.

No need to find time to tour our property in person. Cottages at Tucson offers both in-person and virtual tour options so that you can tour from wherever, whenever.