Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central, AZ from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Estancia
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Estancia

2500 N Desert Links DrTucson, AZ 85715
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Brittany Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brittany Court

9000 E Speedway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710

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Somerpointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerpointe

7351 E Speedway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710
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Cota Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cota Apartments

3993 W Main StThatcher, AZ 85552
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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 - 8477 E Broadway Blvd in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood priced from $599. Toscana Cove Apartments in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastpointe - 8477 E Broadway BlvdJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$599
Toscana Cove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$615
Elevate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$719
Canyon OaksModel A1BR,1BA$723
Green Leaf At BroadwayOne Bed1BR,1BA$750
Ten50 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$779
HilandsKittsStudio,1BA$780
The Vintage Apartments1 bed 1 bath sm1BR,1BA$783
Tanque Verde Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$838
Huntington Park Apartments1X11BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, AZ and Nearby

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.24 price per square foot ST_3X2R Model at Vertical East Apartments in the in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood starting from $1,574. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Taylor Heights starting at $1,050 with a $0.91 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.
Vertical East ApartmentsST_3X2R3BR,2BA$1.24
Taylor Heights2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Camino Seco Village2B | Two Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.17
Coronado Villas Apartments1X1b1BR,1BA$1.42
SomerpointeThe Jade2BR,1BA$1.40
Green Leaf At BroadwayTwo Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Estancia2A | Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.39
Pavilions at Pantano2B (803/819 sf)2BR,1BA$1.22
Harrison ParkArcadia1BR,1BA$1.43
Saguaro Villas1x1R-L1BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central, AZ

Ranked #77

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Central, AZ

Walk Score®

6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Elevate Apartments listed at $719.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment is $599 at Eastpointe - 8477 E Broadway Blvd.

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 $893 at Canyon Creek.

What is the most affordable Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Coronado Villas Apartments and starts from $1,570.

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