Cheap Apartments for Rent near Central, AZ from $649 (49 Rentals)

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550 S Camino Seco RdTucson, AZ 85710
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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251 S Main St

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7730 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710
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Tucson East
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Tucson East

8490 E Old Spanish TrlTucson, AZ 85710
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Sunrise Ridge
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Sunrise Ridge

4901 E Sunrise DrTucson, AZ 85718
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Cota Apartments
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Cota Apartments

3993 W Main StThatcher, AZ 85552
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9009 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710
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2050 N Pantano RdTucson, AZ 85715
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Central, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Eastpointe in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood priced from $649. Canyon Oaks in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 494261BR,1BA$649
Canyon OaksModel C1BR,1BA$675
Canyon Creek1A | StudioStudio,1BA$679
Green Leaf At BroadwayJr. One Bed1BR,1BA$749
Icon on BroadwayS1Studio,1BA$755
Toscana Cove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$765
Tanque Verde ApartmentsA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Elevate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$812
Tucson East1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 751551BR,1BA$825
Ten50 ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, AZ and Nearby

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Coronado Villas Apartments in the in the Bear Canyon neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Central apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Pantano Villas Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Coronado Villas Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.38
Pantano Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Pavilions at Pantano Apartments2B (803 to 819 sf)2BR,1BA$1.10
Emerald Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
SomerpointeThe Amber1BR,1BA$1.34
Saguaro VillasOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Hampton ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
Ascent on Pantano1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.50
The Vintage Apartments6201BR,1BA$1.37
Villas Las JacarandasJunior - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central is at Canyon Creek listed at $679.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment is $649 at Eastpointe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central is starting from $874 at Green Leaf At Broadway.

What is the most affordable Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harrison Park and starts from $1,310.

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