
Student Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ Under $2,000 (128 Rentals)
Rentals in Tucson near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


The Place at Riverwalk

View at Starr Pass

The Flin

Starrview at Starr Pass Apartment Homes

255 North

University Rincon

The Flash Tucson Residential

oLiv Tucson

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Union on 6th
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Cortland Sun River

Sonoran On 9th

Meadow Park Apartments

Tucson Landing

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Stargate West

Malibu

826 E Waverly St

Park Place Apartments

The Parker

Agave 350
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Echo Luxury Apartments

University Arms Apartments

Sonoran Reserve

Bellevue Tower

Aspire Tucson: Off-Campus Student Housing

Hub Speedway

Sand Pebble Community *Renovated Units

Villas las Cerezas

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The Mark Tucson

Cottonwood Creek
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Zona Verde Apartments

Urbane

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ENVii

Kachina Springs Apartments

Cantera

Miramonte on 3rd

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Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!

Ari on Fourth

The Link at 4th Ave

University Gardens Apartments
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Hub Park Ave

Welcome to The Flats Downtown!

Promontory

Presidio Palms Apartments

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Capistrano

Nine90

La Racqueta

Solaris at Tucson

Ascension at Ironwood

Paragon on Pima
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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 | $570 | $2,424 |
| Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,079 | $595 | $2,960 |
| Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $599 | $3,954 |
| Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $549 | $4,835 |
| Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $499 | $5,643 |
| Tucson 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $599 | $2,900 |
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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 Student Tucson Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Tucson?
Currently the most affordable Student 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 Student Tucson Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Tucson is $1,380.
What is the largest Student Tucson Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Tucson is a 2,820 square feet unit starting from $1,044 at Urbane.
What is the average size for Tucson Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Tucson is currently at 560 sq ft.
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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.

Tucson Apartments: Top Neighborhoods for U of A and Pima College Student Renters
Written by: Larry Allen
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.

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