Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $399 (38 Rentals)

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Fountain Plaza
$738 - $1,178

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Base Rent$738 - $1,178
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fountain Plaza

2345 N Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85712
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923 N Swan Rd
$840

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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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Casa De Caro Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Caro Apartments

5220-5240 E Bellevue StTucson, AZ 85712
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5128 E Pima St
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5128 E Pima St

5128 E Pima StTucson, 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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Bellevue Tucson
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Tucson

5330 E BellevueTucson, AZ 85712
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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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Pima5739-55
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pima5739-55

5739-5751 E Pima StTucson, AZ 85712
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Bellevue Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Estates

5110 E Bellevue StTucson, AZ 85712
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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 1 Bed unit found at 5128 E Pima St priced from $695. The Springs Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $702. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5128 E Pima St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
The Springs Apartments1A | The Cove1BR,1BA$702
Tanglewood1A - Junior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$714
The Edison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Fountain PlazaJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$738
Arcadia ParkTranquility1BR,1BA$749
Catalina Village ApartmentsStudio FloorplanStudio,1BA$780
Executive ApartmentsApply Today- Pay $299 at Move in (OAC)1BR,1BA$799
Eastgate Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, AZ

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Santa1623-1641 in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the 7C Model at Mountain View Gardens Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.09 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.
Santa1623-16412BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.00
Mountain View Gardens Apartments7C2BR,2BA$1.09
The Beverly on 5thTwo bedroom two bathroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Ridgepointe ApartmentsB2 | Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.39
Arcadia ParkUtopia2BR,2BA$1.17
Pima5739-552BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Catalina Village Apartments1x1 Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.58
923 N Swan Rd923 N Swan Rd1BR,1BA$1.50
Eastgate Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.62
The Edison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Arizona and customized analysis for North Tucson, AZ. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 5128 E Pima St which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $908.

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

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