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Arches at Oracle
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$1,199 - $1,674
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arches at Oracle

5921 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85704
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Agave Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Agave Apartments

444 W Orange Grove RdTucson, AZ 85704
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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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Villa Cielo Cortaro
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Cielo Cortaro

8255 N Shannon RdTucson, AZ 85742
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Sunnyslope Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnyslope Apartments

150 E Hardy RdTucson, AZ 85704
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Mission Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Palms

951 W Orange Grove RdTucson, AZ 85704

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Oro Valley, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oro Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oro Valley, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountain Village in the La Canada - Magee neighborhood priced from $853. Catalina Crossing Apartments in the Rams Pass neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oro Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$853
Catalina Crossing ApartmentsMaster Suite1BR,1BA$899
Saddle RidgeS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$903
Peak at Oro Valley1A One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,003
The Overlook At Pusch RidgeAgave1BR,1BA$1,023
Agave ApartmentsA2R1BR,1BA$1,038
Villas at Montebella1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,051
Sonoran Terraces Apartment HomesThe Rincon1BR,1BA$1,179
Arches at Oracle1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Ridgeline Apartment HomesB1: 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,216

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oro Valley, AZ

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oro Valley area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3A - Three Bedroom Model at Encantada Steam Pump in the in the Torreno at Rancho Vistoso neighborhood starting from $1,809. The second greatest value Oro Valley apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Orange Tree Village starting at $1,599 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the La Canada - Magee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oro Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encantada Steam Pump3A - Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.38
Orange Tree VillageTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.27
Villas at San DoradoFlor2BR,2BA$1.52
Oro VistaEl Platino2BR,2BA$1.56
Park Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath DELUXE2BR,2BA$1.33
Casas Adobes Apartments2X2PWD2BR,2BA$1.51
Sonoran Terraces Apartment HomesThe Rincon1BR,1BA$1.44
Villas at Montebella1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
The Overlook At Pusch RidgeAgave1BR,1BA$1.49
Catalina Crossing ApartmentsCottage1BR,1BA$1.37

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oro Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oro Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oro Valley is at Saddle Ridge listed at $903.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oro Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oro Valley Apartment is $853 at Mountain Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oro Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oro Valley is starting from $1,038 at Saddle Ridge.

What is the most affordable Oro Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oro Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arches at Oracle and starts from $1,524.

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