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Tucson's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Miramonte on 3rd
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$975 - $1,275

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Base Rent$975 - $1,275
Total Monthly Price$975 - $1,275
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Miramonte on 3rd

3660 E 3rd StTucson, AZ 85716
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Sonoran On 9th
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$1,174 - $1,399

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Base Rent$1,174 - $1,399
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Sonoran On 9th

814-838 E 9th StTucson, AZ 85719
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Union on 6th
$1,300 - $2,975

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Union on 6th

316 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85705
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427 E Delano St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

427 E Delano St

427 E Delano StTucson, AZ 85705

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Tucson, AZ Area Reviews

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Larry • 4+ years in Tucson

March 22, 2026

Have lived and worked in Tucson for more than 20 years and plan to spend retirement years here as well.

Larry

March 15, 2026

Ideal 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, 2025

Tucson'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 $597.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tucson?

The cheapest apartment in Tucson is 4140 N Flowing Wells Rd which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Tucson costs $1,179.

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 14,302 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 $745 which is $434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tucson.

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