Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $300 (32 Rentals)

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Fountain Plaza
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$803 - $1,043
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Fountain Plaza

2345 N Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85712
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923 N Swan Rd
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923 N Swan Rd

923 N Swan RdTucson, AZ 85711
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Devington Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Devington Court

5570 E Hampton StTucson, AZ 85712
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Bellevue Tucson
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Tucson

5330 E BellevueTucson, AZ 85712
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Arcadia Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Park

250 N Arcadia AveTucson, AZ 85711
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The Van Buren
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Van Buren

625 N Van Buren AveTucson, AZ 85711
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Bellevue Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Estates

5110 E Bellevue StTucson, AZ 85712
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The Beverly on 5th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Beverly on 5th

5601 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85711
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Avondale, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avondale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avondale area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Catalina Village Apartments priced from $700. The Edison Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Catalina Village ApartmentsStudio FloorplanStudio,1BA$700
The Edison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
The Springs ApartmentsS | The Oasis - A StudioStudio,1BA$746
Arcadia ParkTranquility1BR,1BA$799
Executive Apartments1st Month FREE! $299 sec deposit. Apply Today!1BR,1BA$799
Fountain PlazaJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$803
Palms on 2nd Apartments1x1U1BR,1BA$817
Tanglewood1B - One Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$832
Eastgate Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, AZ

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $1.01 price per square foot One Bedroom, One Bathroom Model at The Van Buren in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,028. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the A1 | One Bedroom Model at Ridgepointe Apartments starting at $916 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Avondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avondale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Van BurenOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.01
Ridgepointe ApartmentsA1 | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
The Onyx ApartmentsLETS GET YOU APPROVED AS SOON AS TOMORROW! LOW ...1BR,1BA$1.20
Arcadia ParkTranquility1BR,1BA$1.21
Catalina Village Apartments1x1 B option1BR,1BA$1.75
923 N Swan Rd923 N Swan Rd1BR,1BA$1.50
Tanglewood1B - One Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$1.56
Eastgate Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.62
Executive Apartments1st Month FREE! $299 sec deposit. Apply Today!1BR,1BA$1.63
The Edison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avondale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Avondale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avondale is under $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is The Edison Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $1,034.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avondale?

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 11 regular apartments in Avondale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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