
Gated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ (139 Rentals)


Encantada Twin Peaks

SAN MIGUEL TOWN

Verde Apartments

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Cortland on the Loop

Presidio Palms Apartments

Villas las Mandarinas DE

255 North

Echo Luxury Apartments

Villas los Duraznos
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Sahara

Sonoran Reserve

The Astrie

Westside Commons

Encantada La Estancia

Ari on Fourth

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Union on 6th

Villas at San Dorado

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Miramonte on 3rd

The Condominium at Williams Centre I
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San Mateo

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Palms on 2nd

The Canyons at Linda Vista Trail

Villas del Paraiso

Catalina Ridge

El Conquistador

Sandstone Apartment Homes

Lantana Apartments

Summerlin Villas

Hilands
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Lakeside Casitas

Huntington Park

Oro Vista

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Elevate Apartments

Casas Adobes Apartments

The Missions at Sentinel Peak

Waterwalk Tucson

Shannon Park Apartments

The Legends at La Paloma
Tucson's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Luma Apartments

The 818

One North Fifth Apartments

The Parker

University Gardens Apartments

Solaris at Tucson

Retreat at Speedway

The Link at 4th Ave

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 | $954 | $529 | $2,599 |
| Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $569 | $2,960 |
| Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $679 | $5,040 |
| Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $559 | $6,918 |
| Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $575 | $9,472 |
| Tucson 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $715 | $10,000+ |
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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 $498.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Tucson Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Tucson is $1,122.
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 671 sq ft.
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Greetings from Tucson, Arizona! I’m Larry, your ApartmentHomeLiving.

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ
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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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