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

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455 W Kelso
1 Bedroom Apartments

455 W Kelso

455 W KelsoTucson, AZ 85705
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La Plata
Studio Apartments

La Plata

219 W La Plata StTucson, AZ 85716
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238 W Ventura St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

238 W Ventura St

238 W Ventura StTucson, AZ 85705

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Triplex
2 Bedroom Apartments

Triplex

1312 W Yavapai StTucson, AZ 85745
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8 Units
2 Bedroom Apartments

8 Units

116-128 W Rillito StTucson, AZ 85705

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1920 N 10th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1920 N 10th Ave

1920 N 10th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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2614 N Balboa Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2614 N Balboa Ave

2614 N Balboa AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Polancos
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Polancos

201-211 W Kelso StTucson, AZ 85705
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2632 N Stone
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2632 N Stone

2632 N StoneTucson, AZ 85705
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2934 Stone Ave
Studio Apartments

2934 Stone Ave

2934 Stone AveTucson, AZ 85705
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El Sol Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Sol Apartments

2115 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Kelso Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kelso Apartments

297 W Kelso StTucson, AZ 85705
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Ghost Ranch Lodge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ghost Ranch Lodge

801 W Miracle Mile StripTucson, AZ 85705
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Balboa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Balboa

3020 N Balboa AveTucson, AZ 85705
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2620 N Stone Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2620 N Stone Ave

2620 N Stone AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Casa Verde
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Verde

2602 N 14th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Oakwood Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Terrace

2740 N Balboa AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Sahuaro Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sahuaro Apartments

510 W Sahuaro StTucson, AZ 85705
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Alborada Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alborada Apartments

2620 N Balboa AveTucson, AZ 85705

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Nido De Sahuaro
1 Bedroom Apartments

Nido De Sahuaro

240 W Sahuaro StTucson, AZ 85705
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Miracle Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miracle Square

2601 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Laguna Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laguna Terrace

114 W Laguna StTucson, AZ 85705
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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 Studio unit found at San Miguel Town Apartments priced from $699. Cambridge Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $761. Here are the most affordable Balboa Heights apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Miguel Town Apartmentsccr_0x1Studio,1BA$699
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$761
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Heights, AZ

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Balboa Heights area is the $1.34 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Kelso Vista Apartments in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $840. The second greatest value Balboa Heights apartment is the ccr_0x1R Model at San Miguel Town Apartments starting at $804 with a $1.83 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
San Miguel Town Apartmentsccr_0x1RStudio ,1BA$1.83
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio ,1BA$1.95

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 $840.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Balboa Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Balboa Heights is Sedona Pointe Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Balboa Heights costs $1,154.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Balboa Heights?

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

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