Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rio Rico, AZ from $500 (25 Rentals)

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El Destino Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

El Destino Apartments

1271 W Frontage RdRio Rico, AZ 85648
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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 Highland Woods Apartments priced from $665. Sterling Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio Rico apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Woods ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$665
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$705
Sierra Carmichael ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$705
Garden Plaza ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$709
Diamond Elite EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$750

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

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rio Rico area is the $1.06 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Suncrest Sierra Vista in the starting from $1,255. The second greatest value Rio Rico apartment is the C1 Model at Vista Del Norte starting at $1,149 with a $1.04 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$1.06
Vista Del NorteC13BR,2BA$1.04
Vista Village ApartmentsThe Peak3BR,2BA$1.26
West Wood Village915 SQ FT 2BR/1BA Modern Casitas 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.04
Canyon Vista Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Mountain Steppes ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.46
Sierra Antigua Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Diamond Elite Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Casa BellaOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.49
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.36

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20 / 100

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Almost all errands require a car

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25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $705 at Sterling Pointe 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 $788 at Canyon Vista Apartment Homes.

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 $900.

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