
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rio Rico, AZ from $500 (26 Rentals)
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433 Avenida Garza

Highland Woods Apartments

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540 North Ave

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Rio Rico, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rio Rico?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rio Rico Studio Apartments | $937 | $665 | $2,425 |
Rio Rico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,266 | $715 | $2,898 |
Rio Rico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $788 | $5,034 |
Rio Rico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,041 | $900 | $3,400 |
Rio Rico 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,499 | $1,695 |
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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. Sierra Carmichael Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio Rico apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Woods Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
Sierra Carmichael Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $705 |
Las Brisas | Casita | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Sterling Pointe Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $730 |
The Place at Desert Springs | S2 | Studio,1BA | $744 |
Mountain Vista Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Diamond Elite Estates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Ventura Villas | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $773 |
Canyon Vista Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $788 |
Garden Plaza Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio Rico, AZ and Nearby
As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rio Rico area is the $1.22 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Edge Townhomes in the starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Rio Rico apartment is the The Peak Model at Vista Village Apartments starting at $1,321 with a $1.26 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio Rico apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Edge Townhomes | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Vista Village Apartments | The Peak | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
433 Avenida Garza, Unit D | 433 Avenida Garza | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
Vista Del Norte | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Mountain Steppes Apartments | B2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Sierra Antigua Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Canyon Vista Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
West Wood Village | 645 SQ FT 1BR/1BA Modern Casitas Ground Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Diamond Elite Estates | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Sterling Pointe Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
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Getting Around Rio Rico, AZ
Walk Score®
20 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
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 $730 at Las Brisas.
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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