
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (39 Rentals)
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Sierra Madre Condos

Sedona Pointe Apartments

Cambridge Village Apartments

7 Apartments & Industrial Bldg

Agave Mobile Home Park

La Plata

2602 N Balboa Ave

238 W Ventura St
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302-304 W Ventura St

Triplex

Mhp - 22 Spaces/ 14 Park Owned

2736-2742 N Stone Ave

3036 N Balboa Ave

217-231 W Rillito St

8 Units

217 W Jacinto St

Rillito River Park
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1920 N 10th Ave

260-266 W Blacklidge Dr

2614 N Balboa Ave

2302-2308 N 10th Ave

Polancos

2632 N Stone

2934 Stone Ave

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Kelso Vista

Ghost Ranch Lodge

Balboa

2620 N Stone Ave

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Oakwood Terrace

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Balboa Heights, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Balboa Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa Heights Studio Apartments | $707 | $599 | $761 |
| Balboa Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $800 | $619 | $958 |
| Balboa Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,169 | $1,130 | $1,230 |
| Balboa Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,029 | $849 | $1,499 |
| Balboa Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $1,695 | $1,695 |
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Cheapest Available Balboa Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Balboa Heights area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Sierra Madre Condos priced from $649. Cambridge Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $691. Here are the most affordable Balboa Heights apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Madre Condos | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Cambridge Village Apartments | 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $691 |
| Kelso Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Sunpointe Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Kelso Vista | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| SAN MIGUEL TOWN | JR 1x1 | 3BR,1BA | $849 |
| Sedona Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $894 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Heights, AZ
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Balboa Heights area is the $1.12 price per square foot The MacDaddy Model at Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Balboa Heights apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Kelso Apartments starting at $850 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Balboa Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! | The MacDaddy | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.12 |
| Kelso Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Kelso Vista | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Sedona Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Sierra Madre Condos | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| SAN MIGUEL TOWN | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Cambridge Village Apartments | 1 bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.77 |
| Sunpointe Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Balboa Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Balboa Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Balboa Heights is under $894.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Balboa Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Balboa Heights is Sierra Madre Condos which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Balboa Heights costs $1,695.
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