Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 12th Avenue - Valencia Road Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $500 (1 Rental)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 12th Avenue - Valencia Road?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Avenue - Valencia Road 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $849 | $1,346 |
| 12th Avenue - Valencia Road 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,082 | $929 | $1,219 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in 12th Avenue - Valencia Road, AZ
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the 12th Avenue - Valencia Road area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3+2 Down Model at The Apex - Tucson in the in the 12th Avenue - Valencia Road neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value 12th Avenue - Valencia Road apartment is the 411 E Thoroughbred St Model at 411 E Thoroughbred St, Unit 411 Thoroughbred starting at $1,300 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the 12th Avenue - Valencia Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 12th Avenue - Valencia Road apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Apex - Tucson | 3+2 Down | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| 411 E Thoroughbred St, Unit 411 Thoroughbred | 411 E Thoroughbred St | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Rio Azul Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| The Axis - Tucson Apartments | 2+1 Down | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Casa Bonita Apartments | imagine yor new home here at casa bonita with a... | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Rincon Country West RV Resort | Park Model | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Casa Bella | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Solano Springs | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Icon on Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Woods Apartments at Midvale Park | Palo Verde | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap 12th Avenue - Valencia Road Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in 12th Avenue - Valencia Road?
The cheapest apartment in 12th Avenue - Valencia Road is Icon on Park which is listed at $784, while the average apartment in 12th Avenue - Valencia Road costs $1,099.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 12th Avenue - Valencia Road?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in 12th Avenue - Valencia Road that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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