Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rio Rico, AZ from $700 (27 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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Casa Del Sol Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Sol Apartments

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

Palomar

6250 S Commerce CtTucson, AZ 85746
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Rio Rico, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rio Rico Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rio Rico, AZ is a Studio unit found at The Place at Desert Springs priced from $722. Sterling Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio Rico apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Place at Desert SpringsS2Studio,1BA$722
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$730
Highland Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Mountain Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Sierra Carmichael ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$765
Casa BellaOne Bedroom D1BR,1BA$789
Garden Plaza ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$790
Mountain Steppes ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$806
Falcon Court ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$825
The Woods Apartments at Midvale ParkPalo Verde1BR,1BA$846

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

As of January 01, 2026 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 1A - One Bedroom Model at Encantada Saguaro National starting at $1,450 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Rita Ranch neighborhood. 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
Encantada Saguaro National1A - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
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
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.44
Highland Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 The Place at Desert Springs listed at $722.

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 Canyon Vista Apartment Homes and starts from $1,000.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!