Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rio Rico, AZ from $600 (39 Rentals)

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El Destino
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

El Destino

1271 W Frontage RdRio Rico, AZ 85648

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Casa Bella
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$802 - $1,429
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Casa Bella

175 W Valencia RdTucson, AZ 85706
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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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Sierra Antigua Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Antigua Apartments

800 N Lenzner AveSierra Vista, AZ 85635
Corporate Housing
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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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303 S Paseo Madera
1 Bedroom Apartments

303 S Paseo Madera

303 S Paseo MaderaGreen Valley, AZ 85614
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Port Royale
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Port Royale

1201 Colombo AveSierra Vista, AZ 85635
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Morris Duplex' Tucson
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Duplex' Tucson

5733 S Morris BlvdTucson, AZ 85706
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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 Highland Woods Apartments priced from $665. Mountain Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio Rico apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Woods ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$665
Mountain Vista1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$775
Garden Plaza ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$790
The Place at Desert SpringsS2Studio,1BA$794
Casa BellaOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$802
Mountain Steppes ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$806
Sierra Antigua Apartments1x1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$838
Solano SpringsA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$859
Canyon Vista Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$875

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

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rio Rico area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Port Royale in the starting from $1,510. The second greatest value Rio Rico apartment is the Spacious Modern 2BR/1BA Casita one of the large... Model at West Wood Village starting at $999 with a $1.09 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.
Port Royale3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.33
West Wood VillageSpacious Modern 2BR/1BA Casita one of the large...2BR,1BA$1.09
El DestinoCharming 2 Bed / 1 Bath Apartment Available!2BR,1BA$1.41
Canyon Vista Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Vista Village ApartmentsThe Canyon (1 Bed/1 Bath)1BR,1BA$1.32
The Axis - Tucson Apartments2+1 Down2BR,1BA$1.50
Sierra Antigua Apartments1x1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$1.34
Casa BellaOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.50
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.49
Solano SpringsA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65

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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 Highland Woods Apartments listed at $665.

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 $825 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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