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2610 S Mission Rd

Catalina Village Apartments

Altamira Apartments

Park Avenue Apartments

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Fountain Plaza

River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9th

Solaris at Tucson

Casas Adobes Apartments
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3713 S 7th Ave

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Capistrano

Promontory

Tanque Verde Apartments

Welcome to The Flats Downtown!

Presidio Palms Apartments

Enclave at the Foothills

1305 E 9th St, Unit 4

Siegel Suites Tucson

Oakwood Terrace
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The Palms Mobile Home Park

Devington Court

Cypress Court

Miramonte at Third

Vista De Catalina

The Solstice

Summit Ridge
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El Sol Apartments

Limberlost Studio Apartments

Casa Larga Apartments

Kachina Court Apartments

Cherry Park Studios

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Belmar Apartments

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Sahuaro Apartments

Pantano Crossing

Metro on First

Santa Cruz River Apartments

700 N 7th Ave

Olive Apartments

Cielo on 5th

Sunpointe Gardens Apartments

Element on the Loop
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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 | $974 | $595 | $2,424 |
| Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,078 | $595 | $2,957 |
| Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $599 | $3,915 |
| Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $549 | $4,839 |
| Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $499 | $5,649 |
| Tucson 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $599 | $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 $649.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Tucson is Casa De Caro Apartments which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Tucson costs $1,816.
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 10,421 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 $733 which is $1,083 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tucson.
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