Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (40 Rentals)

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455 W Kelso
1 Bedroom Apartments

455 W Kelso

455 W KelsoTucson, 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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238 W Ventura St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

238 W Ventura St

238 W Ventura StTucson, AZ 85705
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Casa Verde
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Verde

2602 N 14th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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La Plata
Studio Apartments

La Plata

219 W La Plata StTucson, AZ 85716
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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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Triplex
2 Bedroom Apartments

Triplex

1312 W Yavapai StTucson, AZ 85745
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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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1920 N 10th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1920 N 10th Ave

1920 N 10th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Castro Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Castro Villas

3020-3028 N Castro 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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8 Units
2 Bedroom Apartments

8 Units

116-128 W Rillito 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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2934 Stone Ave
Studio Apartments

2934 Stone Ave

2934 Stone AveTucson, 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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Silver Saddle
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Saddle

302 W Flores StTucson, 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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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

Balboa Heights, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

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 Cambridge Village Apartments priced from $649. Casa Del Coronado has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Balboa Heights apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$649
Casa Del Coronadoccr_0x1Studio,1BA$699
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$810
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$840
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Heights, AZ

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Balboa Heights area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Kelso Apartments in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Balboa Heights apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Kelso Vista Apartments starting at $840 with a $1.34 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 Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42
24 W Rillito St, Unit 2424 W Rillito St1BR,1BA$1.76
Cambridge Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Casa Del Coronadoccr_0x1RStudio ,1BA$1.83
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Balboa Heights, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #122

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Balboa Heights Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $850.

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 $1,309.

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 27 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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