
Cheap Apartments for Rent with Specials in Tucson, AZ from $495 (146 Rentals)
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Westwood Apartments

Mountain Shadows Apartments

Sierra Madre Condos

Riverstone

Sahara

Eastpointe

208 W Kelso St

Canyon Oaks

Standard Raintree
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Canyon Creek

Villas los Duraznos

Sunflower Apartments

Metro Tucson Apartments

Equinox on Prince Apartments

Jerrie Street Apartments

The Vintage Apartments

Villas del Paraiso
Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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Ventura Villas

Las Brisas Apartment Homes

Latitude 32 Apartments

Vista Montana Apartments

The Enclave Apartment Homes

Copper House Apartments

The Springs Apartments

Bellevue Gardens Apartments

Tanglewood
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The Lowell Apartments

Park Vista Apartments

The Edison Apartments

Solaris at Tucson

El Conquistador

Catalina Country Studio Apartments

Somerset Place Apartments

Desert Springs Apartments

Sycamore Creek Apartments

The Place at Wilmot North
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Verde Apartments

Villas las Naranjas

Alegria Apartment Homes

Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A

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Zona Village

Villas las Toronjas EP

Knollwood Terrace

Valley View Apartments

Broadmoor

Tanque Verde Apartments
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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 | $976 | $529 | $10,000+ |
| Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $495 | $2,960 |
| Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $619 | $4,500 |
| Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $719 | $6,918 |
| Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $575 | $6,193 |
| Tucson 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,494 | $715 | $9,215 |
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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 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 $599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Tucson is Fort Lowell Place Apartments which is listed at $498, while the average apartment in Tucson costs $1,166.
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 15,063 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 $699 which is $467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tucson.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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.

Leverage a Locals Insider Knowledge: Discover Tucson, Arizona
Written by: Larry Allen
Greetings from Tucson, Arizona! I’m Larry, your ApartmentHomeLiving.

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

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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

