
Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ Under $1,500 (588 Rentals)


Pima Canyon

oLiv Tucson

The Place At Canyon Ridge

Siegel Select Tucson

Encantada Continental Reserve

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Hub Park Ave

Encantada Steam Pump

View at Starr Pass

Olympus at Arroyo Verde

The Canyons at Linda Vista Trail

Pinnacle Heights

Hub Speedway

The Place at Village at the Foothills

Sonoran On 9th

255 North

Summerlin Villas

Springs at Continental Ranch
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The Legends at La Paloma

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The Gallery on Fifth

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The Place at Silverbell Gateway

Monier Apartments

Silverbell Springs

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Vertical East Apartments

Arches at Oracle

Siena Villas

Palisade Flats- Stunning Renovations

Rock Ridge

Mission Palms

The Place At Creekside
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Camino De La Sierra

Villas at Montebella

Waterwalk Tucson

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2001-2009 E 7th street

Ascension at Ironwood

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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 |
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Tucson Studio Apartments Under $1500 | $1,016 | $549 | $2,470 |
Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $1,217 | $400 | $4,809 |
Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $1,576 | $440 | $4,814 |
Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $1,879 | $589 | $5,973 |
Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $1,613 | $525 | $5,230 |
Tucson 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $589 | $2,625 |
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Getting Around Tucson, AZ
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Tucson, AZ Area Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tucson
How much are Studio apartments in Tucson?
There are currently 307 Studio Apartments in Tucson with rent ranges from $549 to $2,470 with an average price of $1,016.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Tucson Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Tucson ranges from $400 to $4,809 with an average monthly rent of $1,217.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Tucson cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Tucson range from $440 to $4,814. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,576.
How expensive are Tucson Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 373 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Tucson on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $589 to $5,973 - averaging $1,879 for the location.
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