
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arroyo Chico Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (147 Rentals)
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Parkview Manor

1370 N Country Club Rd

770 N Dodge Blvd, Unit 11

770 N Dodge Blvd, Unit 26

770 N Dodge Blvd, Unit 8

770 N Dodge Blvd, Unit 22

1022 N Palo Verde Blvd

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

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Broadmoor Apartments

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2522 E Lee St, Unit C, Unit C

1070 E Miles St

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2843 East 17th Street

150 E 16th St, Unit 9

The Retro

Knollwood Terrace

Santuario Apartments

3049 E Proctor Vista

3051 E Proctor Vista
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The Castle Apartments

Zona Verde Apartments

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Capistrano

1376 N Country Club Rd

Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A

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One North Fifth Apartments

La Racqueta

3577 E 3rd St
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2309 S 4th Ave

1229 N 4th Ave

401 E Drachman St, Unit 403 E DRACHMAN ST

1031 N Holly Ave, Unit 11

2316 E 4th St

4145 E Fairmount St

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Railroad in Tucson

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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 Unit #2, Unit Unit #2

Mountain Plaza Apartments

1040 N 7th Ave

The Link at 4th Ave

3501 E 3rd St

Miramonte on 3rd

Hub Speedway
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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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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. Junction at Ironhorse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Arroyo Chico apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miramonte Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Junction at Ironhorse | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $699 |
| 700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D ) | Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug... | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Tucson Boulevard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Cielo on 5th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $730 |
| Broadmoor Apartments | 1-STU | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| 2843 East 17th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $772 |
| The Retro | TAKE A TOUR TODAY AND MOVE IN TOMORROW! | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Midtown on 2nd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Highland Park Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arroyo Chico, AZ
As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arroyo Chico area is the $0.99 price per square foot 4 Beds, 3 Baths Model at LUXURY DUPLEX in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Arroyo Chico apartment is the Lumpkin 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson starting at $929 with a $0.52 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUXURY DUPLEX | 4 Beds, 3 Baths | 4BR,3BA | $0.99 |
| Cottages at Tucson | Lumpkin 4x4.5 | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.52 |
| Zona Verde Apartments | 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.48 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Camden | 3BR,3BA | $1.10 |
| Bellevue Tower | Garden Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Del Rey Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| La Racqueta | 26 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Riata Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Tucson Boulevard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArroyo Chico, Tucson, AZ
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Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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.
Expert Rental Resources
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