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2929 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85716
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Arroyo Chico, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arroyo Chico Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arroyo Chico area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Miramonte Apartments priced from $695. 700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D ) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Arroyo Chico apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miramonte Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Tucson Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Broadmoor Apartments1-STUStudio,1BA$749
The Palace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$779
Santuario ApartmentsJr-UP1BR,1BA$799
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 2x12BR,1BA$799
Knollwood Terrace1x11BR,1BA$799
University Lee Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arroyo Chico, AZ

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arroyo Chico area is the $0.86 price per square foot Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Arroyo Chico apartment is the 4x4 - Davenport Model at The Mark Tucson starting at $1,325 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the South Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arroyo Chico apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at TucsonMilledge 3x33BR,3BA$0.86
The Mark Tucson4x4 - Davenport4BR,4BA$0.99
Bellevue TowerGarden Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
1 and 2 Bedrooms Great Location with Community Pool and Onsite Laundry! 1/2 of Mile from U of A2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.03
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Palm Garden Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Ocotillo Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.31

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Arroyo Chico, Tucson, and the greater Tucson area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $800.

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 332 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 $1,334 which is $290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arroyo Chico.

Expert Rental Resources

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