
Gated Apartments for Rent with Specials in Tucson, AZ (103 Rentals)
Apartments in Tucson with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.


Encantada Twin Peaks

SAN MIGUEL TOWN

Elevation Apartments

Verde Apartments

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Cortland on the Loop

Agave Apartments

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255 North

Echo Luxury Apartments
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Sahara

Sonoran Reserve

Villas los Duraznos

Malibu

The Astrie

Encantada La Estancia

San Luciano Townhomes

Ari on Fourth

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Union on 6th

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The Mark Tucson
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Pima Canyon

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Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!

Villas at San Dorado

Miramonte on 3rd

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Elevate Apartments

Villas de la Montana

Palisade Flats

College Town Tucson- Near The U of A

Yugo Tucson Campus

Villas las Cerezas
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Palms on 2nd

The Canyons at Linda Vista Trail

Villas del Paraiso

Catalina Ridge

Summerlin Villas

Lakeside Casitas

Huntington Park

Oro Vista

Junction at Ironhorse

El Conquistador
Tucson's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Casas Adobes Apartments

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Waterwalk Tucson

Luma Apartments

The Grove

Mountain Plaza Apartments

Tradewinds Apartments

The Legends at La Paloma

One North Fifth Apartments

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Sonoran On 9th

Solaris at Tucson
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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 Gated Tucson Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Tucson?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Tucson is at The U at Park - Near The U of A listed at $497.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Tucson Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Tucson is $1,461.
What is the largest Gated Tucson Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Tucson is a 2,748 square feet unit starting from $550 at The District on 5th.
What is the average size for Tucson Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Tucson is currently at 592 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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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.

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
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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
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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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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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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.

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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.