
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avalon Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (16 Rentals)
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1502-1528 N Craycroft Rd

1211 N Rosemont Blvd

Loma Vista Apartments

Central Apartments
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Helen St Apartments

San Miguel Apartments

1540-1552 N Craycroft Rd

5039 E Bellevue St

5550-5564 E Bellevue St
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Bellevue Estates

Craycroft Tower Apartments

Catalina View
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Craig Apartments
Avalon, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Avalon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Studio Apartments | $798 | $595 | $980 |
| Avalon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $916 | $695 | $1,100 |
| Avalon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,038 | $999 | $1,175 |
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Cheapest Available Avalon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avalon area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Catalina Village Apartments priced from $700. Executive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Avalon apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Village Apartments | Studio Floorplan | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Executive Apartments | 1st Month FREE! $299 sec deposit. Apply Today! | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Palms on 2nd Apartments | 2x1D | 2BR,1BA | $849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avalon, AZ
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avalon area is the $1.75 price per square foot 1x1 B option Model at Catalina Village Apartments in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,081. The second greatest value Avalon apartment is the 1x1RD Model at Palms on 2nd Apartments starting at $999 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Avondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avalon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Village Apartments | 1x1 B option | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Palms on 2nd Apartments | 1x1RD | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Executive Apartments | 1st Month FREE! $299 sec deposit. Apply Today! | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAvalon, Tucson, AZ
Ranked #27
Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avalon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Avalon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avalon is under $849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avalon?
The cheapest apartment in Avalon is Executive Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Avalon costs $1,012.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avalon?
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 12 regular apartments in Avalon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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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
I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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