Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avalon Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (16 Rentals)

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San Miguel Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Miguel Apartments

1420-1424 N Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85712
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Bellevue Tucson
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Tucson

5330 E BellevueTucson, AZ 85712
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Bellevue Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Estates

5110 E Bellevue StTucson, AZ 85712
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Catalina View
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina View

5160 E Bellevue StTucson, AZ 85712
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Craig Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Craig Apartments

1302-1350 N Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85712
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Avalon, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avalon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avalon area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Executive Apartments priced from $799. Catalina Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Avalon apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Executive ApartmentsApply Today- We Waive Admin Fee- Pay $299 at Mo...1BR,1BA$799
Catalina Village ApartmentsStudio FloorplanStudio,1BA$800
5126-5140 E Bellevue Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,000
Palms on 2ndOne Bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avalon, AZ

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avalon area is the $1.59 price per square foot 1x1 Floorplan Model at Catalina Village Apartments in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $980. The second greatest value Avalon apartment is the One Bedroom one bath Model at Palms on 2nd starting at $1,050 with a $1.75 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Catalina Village Apartments1x1 Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.59
Palms on 2ndOne Bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Executive ApartmentsApply Today- We Waive Admin Fee- Pay $299 at Mo...1BR,1BA$1.63

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avalon, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #27

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

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4.0
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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 $1,050.

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 $1,250.

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 9 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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