Cheap Apartments for Rent near Central, AZ from $600 (56 Rentals)

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$729 - $2,708
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7730 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710
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Moderne at Rocking K
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$1,684 - $2,989
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Moderne at Rocking K

7720 S Rocking K Ranch LoopVail, AZ 85747
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Tucson East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson East

8490 E Old Spanish TrlTucson, AZ 85710
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Sunrise Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Ridge

4901 E Sunrise DrTucson, AZ 85718
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Cota Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cota Apartments

3993 W Main StThatcher, AZ 85552
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Taylor Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Heights

9009 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710

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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Canyon Oaks in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood priced from $688. Eastpointe in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canyon OaksModel A1BR,1BA$688
Eastpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 572301BR,1BA$699
Canyon Creek1A | StudioStudio,1BA$703
Green Leaf At BroadwayOne Bed1BR,1BA$725
Pavilions at Pantano Apartments1B Jr1BR,1BA$728
Icon on BroadwayS1Studio,1BA$729
The Vintage Apartments4181BR,1BA$750
Elevate ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$795
Ten50 ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$800
Brittany CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$807

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, AZ and Nearby

As of July 14, 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 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Trailcrest Apartments starting at $1,330 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the El G.H.E.K.O. 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
Trailcrest Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
Pantano Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
Estancia2B | Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Saguaro VillasTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
Hampton ParkB1: 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Emerald Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Harrison ParkArcadia1BR,1BA$1.34
Brittany CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Vallas Las JacarandasJunior - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.33

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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 $703.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment is $688 at Canyon Oaks.

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 $803 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 Hampton Park and starts from $1,304.

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