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River Oaks
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$811 - $2,621
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$790 - $2,600
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$811 - $2,621
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River Oaks

7730 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710
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Peaks at Redington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peaks at Redington

7700 E Speedway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710
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Tucson East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson East

8490 E Old Spanish TrlTucson, AZ 85710
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Cota Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cota Apartments

3993 W Main StThatcher, AZ 85552
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Sunrise Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Ridge

4901 E Sunrise DrTucson, AZ 85718
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Taylor Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Heights

9009 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710

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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 $679. Elevate Apartments in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $719. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 261041BR,1BA$679
Elevate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$719
Pavilions at Pantano Apartments1B Jr1BR,1BA$720
Peaks at RedingtonJunior - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$725
Canyon OaksModel C1BR,1BA$745
Ten50 Apartments1x1D-MR1BR,1BA$799
Green Leaf At BroadwayOne Bed1BR,1BA$800
River OaksS1Studio,1BA$811
Agave at Twenty Two1x1 B1BR,1BA$814
Ascent on Pantano1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$816

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, AZ and Nearby

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Vertical East Apartments in the in the El G.H.E.K.O. neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Hampton Park starting at $1,453 with a $1.28 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 Apartments3 Bedroom/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.14
Hampton Park3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.28
Camino Seco Village3A | Three Bedroom - Garden Level3BR,2BA$1.39
Pantano Villas Apartments2X2GUW2BR,2BA$1.28
Emerald Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Peaks at RedingtonDeluxe - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
SomerpointeThe Amber1BR,1BA$1.23
Brittany CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Tucson East1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 441021BR,1BA$1.39
Pavilions at Pantano Apartments1B Jr1BR,1BA$1.37

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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 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 $679 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 $847 at Pavilions at Pantano Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vertical East Apartments and starts from $1,449.

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