
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ from $495 (436 Rentals) Page 4 of 9


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San Simeon

The Flats at Julian Drew Block

River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9th

Sonoran Reserve

Greenhaven Apartments

2754 N Forgeus Ave
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528 W 42nd St, Unit Duplex for rent

Sand Pebble

The Condominium at Williams Centre I

Enclave at the Foothills

Mica Apartments

Rincon Country West RV Resort

Shannon Park Apartments

Villas at Montebella

4302 E Bellevue St, Unit B

The Beverly on 5th
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Agave 350

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Coronado Villas Apartments

1017-1021 N Palo Verde Blvd

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Echo Luxury Apartments

2940 E Hawthorne St

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Lakeside Casitas

3820 E Fort Lowell Rd, Unit 101

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Ascension at Ironwood

View at Starr Pass

Retreat at Speedway

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Siena Villas

Pinnacle Heights

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Capistrano

The Place At Canyon Ridge

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Springs at Continental Ranch

Villas at San Dorado

Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A

Crossroads Park - 55+ Mobile Home & RV Park

7th Avenue Commons

Borden Court

2053 North Alvernon Road

Craycroft Park

Silver Saddle
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 | $961 | $325 | $2,599 |
| Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,115 | $495 | $2,960 |
| Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $395 | $4,500 |
| Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $569 | $3,977 |
| Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $495 | $10,000+ |
| Tucson 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,417 | $599 | $9,868 |
| Tucson 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $599 | $6,600 |
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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 $595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Tucson is Country View Apartments which is listed at $553, while the average apartment in Tucson costs $1,162.
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 14,350 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 $742 which is $420 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tucson.
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