Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ from $569 (363 Rentals) Page 3 of 8

Westside Commons

Agave at Twenty Two

Equinox on Prince Apartments

302 W Irvington Rd, Unit 4

The Woods Apartments at Midvale Park

North Hill Park Apartments

The Place at Broadway East

5901 E Fairmount St, Unit B

5901 E Fairmount St
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648 E Speedway Blvd

60 On Roger Apartments

2220 E Grant Rd

Rio Vista Apartment Homes

The Onyx Apartments

Ascension at Ironwood

3235 E Water St

La Racqueta

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Desert Palms Apartments

Blacklidge Flats
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Villas las Toronjas EP

Ascent on Pantano

The Castle Apartments

2819 E Fort Lowell Rd

San Mateo

Hilands

Oracle Palms Apartments

Somerpointe

Saguaro Villas
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The Link at 4th Ave

SAN MIGUEL TOWN

Mission Vista

Altamira Apartments

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Railroad in Tucson

Skyline Gateway

The Lakes

Mountain Lakes Apartments

University Gardens Apartments

3411-3413 E Camden St
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2760 N Forgeus Ave

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Catalina Village Apartments

Casas Adobes Apartments

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Miramonte on 3rd

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Palms on 2nd

Hedrick Flats

1303-1313 W Cedar St

Cantera

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ENVii

Estancia
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Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tucson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Studio Apartments | $982 | $529 | $10,000+ |
| Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,116 | $569 | $2,960 |
| Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $619 | $4,500 |
| Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $569 | $6,918 |
| Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $519 | $9,472 |
| Tucson 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $715 | $10,000+ |
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Tucson, AZ Area Reviews
Larry • 4+ years in Tucson
March 22, 2026Have lived and worked in Tucson for more than 20 years and plan to spend retirement years here as well.
Larry
March 15, 2026Ideal for anyone who enjoys outdoor life and a slower pace of daily living than in the nation's huge cities.
Allen • 4+ years in Tucson
June 14, 2025Tucson's main advantage is that the cost of living is lower than the rest of the US and it has a major healthcare facility. The downside is that , as a college town, it's not always a great place for seniors unless they reside in the suburbs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tucson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tucson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tucson is under $625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Tucson is Fort Lowell Place Apartments which is listed at $498, while the average apartment in Tucson costs $1,149.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tucson?
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 7,299 regular apartments in Tucson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Tucson?
Cheap apartments in Tucson have an average cost of $670 which is $479 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tucson.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Helpful Local Expert Guides

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I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

