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Tucson Apartments: Top Neighborhoods for U of A & Pima College Student Renters

Find your perfect Tucson apartment! Get the short list of the safest, most affordable neighborhoods near U of A, PCC West, and PCC East, compiled by our 25-year local expert, Larry Allen.

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7th Avenue Commons
Built in 20181 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7th Avenue Commons

58 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85705

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7th Avenue Lofts
Built in 2025Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7th Avenue Lofts

1150 N 7th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Newport at Amphi
Built in 20211 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Newport at Amphi

3601 N Stone AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Cabana Bridges
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cabana Bridges

1102 E 36th StTucson, AZ 85713
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Newport at Rodeo
Built in 20241 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Newport at Rodeo

5301 S Nogales HwyTucson, AZ 85706
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The Flash
Built in 2020Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flash

834 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85701

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Tucson East
Built in 20251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson East

8490 E Old Spanish TrlTucson, AZ 85710
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Tucson, AZ
Population: 545,975

Ranked #33

in US Census Population by City

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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 $629.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tucson?

The cheapest apartment in Tucson is An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Tucson costs $3,754.

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 9,079 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 $785 which is $2,969 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tucson.

Expert Rental Resources

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

Written by: Larry Allen

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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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.