
Gated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ (145 Rentals)


Encantada Twin Peaks

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Cortland Sun River

SAN MIGUEL TOWN

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Cortland on the Loop

Presidio Palms Apartments

255 North

Villas los Duraznos

Sonoran Reserve

Sahara
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Malibu

The Astrie

Westside Commons

Encantada La Estancia

Ari on Fourth

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Union on 6th

Villas at San Dorado

Miramonte on 3rd

Elevate Apartments
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The Condominium at Williams Centre I

San Mateo

Palms on 2nd Apartments

The Canyons at Linda Vista Trail

Villas del Paraiso

Catalina Ridge

El Conquistador

Lantana Apartments

Summerlin Villas
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Oro Vista

Sandstone Apartment Homes

The Missions at Sentinel Peak

Lakeside Casitas

Huntington Park

Waterwalk Tucson

Luma Apartments

Shannon Park Apartments

Casas Adobes Apartments
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The Legends at La Paloma

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Rendezvous Urban Flats

The Parker

University Gardens Apartments

Solaris at Tucson

Retreat at Speedway

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Belvedere Terrace

The Link at 4th Ave

Tucson Landing

The Place at Riverwalk
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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 | $974 | $529 | $2,455 |
| Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $595 | $2,960 |
| Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $495 | $4,500 |
| Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $549 | $3,600 |
| Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $499 | $5,649 |
| Tucson 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,251 | $799 | $2,900 |
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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 1 Bedroom Tucson Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Tucson with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Tucson is at Fort Lowell Place Apartments listed at $543.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Tucson Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Tucson is $1,100.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Tucson Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Tucson is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $1,500 at University Rincon.
What is the average size for Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Tucson is currently 660 sq ft.
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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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