Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arroyo Chico Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (73 Rentals)

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Borden Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Borden Court

231 E 33rd StTucson, AZ 85713
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Euclid-Lee Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid-Lee Apartments

822 N Lee StTucson, AZ 85719
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3420-3462 E 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3420-3462 E 2nd St

3420-3462 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85716
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Spanish Trail Suites
Studio Apartments

Spanish Trail Suites

305 E Benson HwyTucson, AZ 85713
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Miramonte at Third
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miramonte at Third

811 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85711
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Midtown on 2nd
Studio Apartments

Midtown on 2nd

3601 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85716
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Parkview Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Manor

455 S Irving AveTucson, AZ 85711
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Cherry Park Studios
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Park Studios

222 S Cherry AveTucson, AZ 85719
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Del Rey Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Rey Apartments

840 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85711
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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 Studio unit found at Midtown on 2nd priced from $595. The Benedictine Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Arroyo Chico apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Midtown on 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$595
The Benedictine TownhomesTownhome5BR,2BA$599
Del Rey ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650
Union on Santa RitaNewly Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment - Steps fro...1BR,1BA$650
The Retro ApartmentsCALL OR SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR TODAY... WALK-INS AL...Studio,1BA$749
Fresh new look at Orange Blossom Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
University ManorFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$799
Santuario ApartmentsJr-UP1BR,1BA$820
Knollwood Terrace1x11BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arroyo Chico, AZ

As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arroyo Chico area is the $0.52 price per square foot Park -4Bedroom 4Bathroom Model at The Park in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $685. The second greatest value Arroyo Chico apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek starting at $1,199 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Sam Hughes 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.
The ParkPark -4Bedroom 4Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.52
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.10
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.27
1425 N Park Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.76
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Palm Garden Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.29
3649 E 3rd StCasa Blanca1BR,1BA$1.42
Union on Santa RitaNewly Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment - Steps fro...1BR,1BA$1.08
Campus Crossings on 8th Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arroyo Chico, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #24

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Arroyo Chico Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arroyo Chico?

The cheapest apartment in Arroyo Chico is Union on Santa Rita which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Arroyo Chico costs $1,575.

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 173 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 $1,077 which is $498 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arroyo Chico.

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