
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ from $609 (294 Rentals)


3301 E Flower St

Ventura Villas

Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A

El Conquistador

2838 N Sparkman Blvd

1926-1932 S Montezuma Ave

1622 N Beverly Ave

oLiv Tucson

932 N Belvedere Ave
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The Edison Apartments

2455 N Orchard Ave

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The Missions at Sentinel Peak

920 N Belvedere Ave

Midtown on Seneca

Parkside Terrace Apartments

1341 E Allen Rd

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Montclair Apartments

3609 E Glenn St, Unit 2

673 W 41st St

Mountain Shadows Apartments

2012 E 36th St
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La Promesa

1702-1720 S Sahuara Ave

The Place at Wilmot North

Solano Springs

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Blue Agave Apartments

Ten50 Apartments
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1417 N El Rio Dr

1730 E Prince Rd

2763 N Edith Blvd

10 S Bella Vista Dr

2415 N Geronimo Ave

Oracle Palms Apartments

Villas las Naranjas

Tierra Alegre

3335 E Flower St

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Parkview Manor
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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 | $957 | $529 | $2,599 |
| Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,119 | $569 | $2,960 |
| Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $609 | $5,030 |
| Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $559 | $6,918 |
| Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $575 | $9,472 |
| Tucson 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $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 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 $649.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Tucson is Sonoran On 9th which is listed at $679, while the average apartment in Tucson costs $1,155.
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 7,012 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 $688 which is $467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tucson.
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Sun, Mountains, and a Short Commute: Renting Near Tucsons Top Employers
Written by: Larry Allen
Hello, from sunny Tucson, Arizona! I’m Larry, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for the most laid-back city in Arizona.

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Greetings from Tucson, Arizona! I’m Larry, your ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Written by: Larry Allen
Hi. Welcome to Tucson! I’m Larry, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. My wife and I relocated to this jewel in the desert from the Midwest more than a quarter-century ago.

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