
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Arroyo Chico Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $695 (93 Rentals)


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770 N Dodge Blvd, Unit 11

770 N Dodge Blvd, Unit 8

1022 N Palo Verde Blvd, Unit 1022 N Palo Verde Blvd Apt C

1022 N Palo Verde Blvd

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2843 East 17th Street

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2522 E Lee St, Unit C, Unit C

Knollwood Terrace
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Santuario Apartments

3051 E Proctor Vista

3049 E Proctor Vista

The Retro

1376 N Country Club Rd

Ocotillo Apartments

La Racqueta

2309 S 4th Ave

401 E Drachman St, Unit 403 E DRACHMAN ST

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1031 N Holly Ave, Unit 11

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198 N Santa Rita Ave, Unit 198, Unit 198

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1703 E 13th St

114 N jacobus ave, Unit #2, Unit #2

1519 S Tucson Blvd

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Capistrano
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51-75 East 5th Street

River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9th

University Gardens Apartments

Broadmoor Apartments

1703 E 13th St

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519 S 5th Ave, Unit 519, Unit 519

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515 S 5th Ave, Unit 515 South 5th Avenue, Unit 515 South 5th Avenue

Agave 350

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1905 E 9th St

2001-2009 E 7th street

Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A

7th Avenue Commons

Borden Court

Country View Apartments

3420-3462 E 2nd St

Miramonte at Third

Blanche Johnson Courtyards

Miramonte Apartments
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Arroyo Chico, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arroyo Chico?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Chico Studio Apartments | $1,462 | $600 | $2,424 |
Arroyo Chico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $695 | $2,679 |
| Arroyo Chico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $599 | $2,750 |
| Arroyo Chico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $679 | $3,600 |
| Arroyo Chico 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $699 | $4,580 |
| Arroyo Chico 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $819 | $2,045 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArroyo Chico, Tucson, AZ
Ranked #22
Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arroyo Chico Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arroyo Chico?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arroyo Chico is under $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arroyo Chico?
The cheapest apartment in Arroyo Chico is Miramonte Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Arroyo Chico costs $1,624.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arroyo Chico?
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 399 regular apartments in Arroyo Chico 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 Arroyo Chico?
Cheap apartments in Arroyo Chico have an average cost of $1,385 which is $239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arroyo Chico.
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