Cheap Apartments for Rent near Mount Lemmon, AZ from $786 (44 Rentals)

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Peak at Oro Valley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peak at Oro Valley

8215 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85704
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Sunrise Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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property at 7255 E Snyder Rd
$1,345 - $3,200
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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7255 E Snyder Rd

TucsonAZ85750

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property at 7050 E Sunrise Dr
$1,485 - $2,300
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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7050 E Sunrise Dr

TucsonAZ85750
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Dakota Hills
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dakota Hills

5675 N Camino EsplendoraTucson, AZ 85718

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Villas Sin Vacas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas Sin Vacas

7601 N Calle Sin EnvidiaTucson, AZ 85718

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$1,700 - $1,800
2 Bedroom Rentals
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5800 N Kolb Rd

TucsonAZ85750
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Sunrise Casitas
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Casitas

5343-5363 N Sabino Canyon RdTucson, AZ 85750

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 Rancho Perdido Estates neighborhood priced from $786. Elevation Apartments in the Prince Tucson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $892. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Lemmon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arboretum1C | One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$786
Elevation ApartmentsA1R1BR, 1BA$892
The Overlook At Pusch RidgePima1BR, 1BA$970
Skyline Gateway1A | One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,034
Saddle RidgeA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,042
Peak at Oro Valley1A One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,068
Sunrise RidgeOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,088
Pusch Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,111
Rock Ridge Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,245
Villas at San DoradoBrisa1BR, 1BA$1,295

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

As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Lemmon area is the $1.48 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Legends at La Paloma in the Prince Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,889. The second greatest value Mount Lemmon apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Dakota Hills in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood starting at $1,645 with a $1.46 price per square foot. 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.
The Legends at La PalomaThree Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.48
Dakota Hills2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR, 2BA$1.46
Pusch Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom (Large)2BR, 2BA$1.53
The Canyons at Linda Vista TrailBonita2BR, 2BA$1.51
La Reserve Villas2A Newly Remodeled2BR, 2BA$1.66
Villas at San DoradoBrisa1BR, 1BA$1.66
Sunrise RidgeOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1.53
The Overlook At Pusch RidgePima1BR, 1BA$1.50
Peak at Oro Valley1A One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.67
The Arboretum1A | One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Lemmon Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Lemmon Apartment is $786 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 $1,154 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 Pusch Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,550.

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