Estes Gardens §202 Senior Tucson, AZ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Estes Gardens is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Tucson, AZ with 57 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $355/month on average.
57
total units
98%
occupancy
$355
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 6251 S Commerce Ct, Tucson, AZ 85746 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,088/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,628/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Estes Gardens
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 6251 S Commerce Ct, Tucson; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$355/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Estes Gardens have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Estes Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $355/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Estes Gardens?
Contact the management office at 6251 S Commerce Ct in Tucson. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.