
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ from $300 (143 Rentals) Page 3 of 3
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Broadway Proper

Villas las Cerezas

Camino De La Sierra

Enclave at the Foothills

Skyline Gateway

Sand Pebble Community *Renovated Units

Springhill Apartments
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As a digital nomad you work from your own apartment or home or enjoy the spectacular views of amazing locations throughout the nation and globally as you travel, all while maintaining a connection to your team digitally. Learn How this Trend is on the Rise.

Winterhaven Terrace

Le Mirage Apartments

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Vista De Catalina

Summit Ridge

El Sol Apartments

River Point Apartments

Kleindale Apartmants
Sun, Mountains, and a Short Commute: Renting Near Tucson's Top Employers
Find the perfect Tucson apartment near where you work. Our local expert breaks down the best neighborhoods near Tucson's five biggest employers — from Raytheon to Tucson Medical Center.

Las Villas De Kino Apartments

Sunpointe Gardens Apartments

Pantano Crossing

Cimarron Place Apartments

Shadowtree Apartment Homes

Arizona Commons

Treehouse Apartments

Fontana Courts Apartments
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University Lee Apartments

Desert Sage Village

Toscana Cove Apartments

Meadow View Apartments

Coronado Hotel Apartments

Midtown Commons

The Greens at Ventana Canyon Apartments

Fontana East Apartments
Leverage a Local's Insider Knowledge: Discover Tucson, Arizona
Explore Renting in Tucson, AZ: where Spanish colonial history meets modern innovation. Get a local's guide to the University area, Barrio Viejo, and desert housing insights to help guide you on your Tucson apartment search!.

Rio Seco Apartments

2843 East 17th Street

San Carlos

Ridgewood Garden Apartments

La Lomita

Placita Escondida Condominiums

The Apex Tucson

The Reserve at Orange Grove
Tucson's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Tucson and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Larry Allen

Sunrise Ridge

University Fremont Apartments

The Overlook At Pusch Ridge
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 | $974 | $529 | $2,455 |
| Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $595 | $2,960 |
| Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $495 | $4,500 |
| Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $549 | $3,600 |
| Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $499 | $5,649 |
| Tucson 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,251 | $799 | $2,900 |
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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 $619.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Tucson is Fort Lowell Place Apartments which is listed at $543, while the average apartment in Tucson costs $1,764.
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 11,263 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 $753 which is $1,011 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.

Tucson Apartments: Top Neighborhoods for U of A and Pima College Student Renters
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Leverage a Locals Insider Knowledge: Discover Tucson, Arizona
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Sun, Mountains, and a Short Commute: Renting Near Tucsons Top Employers
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.