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Peak at Oro Valley

8215 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85704
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Sunrise Ridge
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Sunrise Ridge

4901 E Sunrise DrTucson, AZ 85718
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnyslope Apartments

150 E Hardy RdTucson, AZ 85704
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Mount Lemmon, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Lemmon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Lemmon, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Arboretum in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood priced from $830. Elevation Apartments in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Lemmon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arboretum1C | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$830
Elevation ApartmentsA2R1BR,1BA$880
Saddle RidgeS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$884
The Overlook At Pusch RidgePima1BR,1BA$904
Peak at Oro Valley1A One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,003
Catalina Crossing ApartmentsMaster Suite1BR,1BA$1,029
Sunrise RidgeOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,088
Skyline Gateway1C | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,096
Pusch Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,111
Rock Ridge Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Lemmon, AZ and Nearby

As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Lemmon area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2D - Two Bedroom Model at Encantada Steam Pump in the in the Torreno at Rancho Vistoso neighborhood starting from $1,765. The second greatest value Mount Lemmon apartment is the 3A Newly Remodeled Model at La Reserve Villas starting at $1,808 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Cortona at Rancho Vistoso neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Lemmon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encantada Steam Pump2D - Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.38
La Reserve Villas3A Newly Remodeled3BR,2BA$1.63
Pinnacle Heights1x1-863- Classic1BR,1BA$1.67
Pusch Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Cortland North TucsonOcotillo1BR,1BA$1.64
The Canyons at Linda Vista TrailMadera1BR,1BA$1.63
Sunrise RidgeOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Skyline Gateway1C | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Catalina Crossing ApartmentsCottage1BR,1BA$1.55
The Overlook At Pusch RidgePima1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Lemmon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mount Lemmon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mount Lemmon is at Saddle Ridge listed at $884.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Lemmon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Lemmon Apartment is $830 at The Arboretum.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Lemmon is starting from $1,131 at The Overlook At Pusch Ridge.

What is the most affordable Mount Lemmon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Lemmon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cortland Sabino Canyon and starts from $1,648.

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