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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tucson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Studio Apartments | $929 | $599 | $2,455 |
| Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $595 | $4,363 |
| Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $599 | $6,490 |
| Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $559 | $6,918 |
| Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $575 | $9,648 |
| Tucson 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,235 | $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 $625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Tucson is Mountain Shadows Apartments which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Tucson costs $2,013.
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 8,764 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 $700 which is $1,313 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tucson.
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