Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rio Rico, AZ from $700 (28 Rentals)

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Diamond Elite Estates
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Elite Estates

250 Carroll DrSierra Vista, AZ 85635
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Sol Apartments

1020 S Carmichael AveSierra Vista, AZ 85635
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palomar

6250 S Commerce CtTucson, AZ 85746
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Cheapest Available Rio Rico Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rio Rico, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sterling Pointe Apartments priced from $730. Highland Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio Rico apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$730
Highland Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Mountain Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Diamond Elite EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$750
The Place at Desert SpringsS2Studio,1BA$756
Sierra Carmichael ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$765
Mountain Steppes ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$806
Falcon Court ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$825
The Woods Apartments at Midvale ParkPalo Verde1BR,1BA$846
Sky IslandOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio Rico, AZ and Nearby

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rio Rico area is the $1.05 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Suncrest Sierra Vista in the starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Rio Rico apartment is the B1 Model at Copper Canyon starting at $1,099 with a $1.18 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio Rico apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Suncrest Sierra VistaThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.05
Copper CanyonB12BR,1BA$1.18
El DestinoSpacious 2 Bed / 1 Bath – Family-Friendly & Con...2BR,1BA$1.41
Canyon Vista Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Vista Village ApartmentsThe Canyon1BR,1BA$1.32
The Axis - Tucson Apartments2+1 Down2BR,1BA$1.50
West Wood Village645 SQ FT 1BR/1BA Modern Casitas 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1.36
Diamond Elite Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.44
Highland Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rio Rico Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rio Rico?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rio Rico is at Sterling Pointe Apartments listed at $730.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Rico Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Rico Apartment is $740 at Highland Woods Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rio Rico Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rio Rico is starting from $850 at Mountain Vista.

What is the most affordable Rio Rico Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rio Rico Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Copper Canyon and starts from $1,149.

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