Cheap Homes for Rent in Arroyo Chico Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $700 (48 Rentals)

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property at 1229 N 4th Ave

$900

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1229 N 4th Ave

TucsonAZ85705
property at 1703 E 13th St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1703 E 13th St

TucsonAZ85719

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property at 55 N Cherry Ave

$1,100 - $2,000

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55 N Cherry Ave

TucsonAZ85719

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miramonte Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,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 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Cielo on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$730
Broadmoor Apartments1-STUStudio,1BA$749
2843 East 17th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$772
The RetroTAKE A TOUR TODAY AND MOVE IN TOMORROW!Studio,1BA$779
Midtown on 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$795
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LUXURY DUPLEX4 Beds, 3 Baths4BR,3BA$0.99
Cottages at TucsonLumpkin 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.52
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.48
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.04
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Bellevue TowerGarden Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
La Racqueta262BR,2BA$1.24
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Tucson Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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Arroyo Chico, Tucson, AZ

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arroyo Chico

What type of rentals are currently available in Arroyo Chico?

There are currently 674 Apartments for Rent in Arroyo Chico, AZ with pricing that ranges from $599 to $4,580. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arroyo Chico ranging from $750 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arroyo Chico?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arroyo Chico ranges from $750 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,856.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Arroyo Chico?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Arroyo Chico range from $679 to $3,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $699.

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

Written by: Larry Allen

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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