
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

El Sol Apartments

Kelso Apartments
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Sunpointe Gardens Apartments

Kelso Vista

Ghost Ranch Lodge

Balboa

2620 N Stone Ave

Casa Verde

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 | $760 | $619 | $899 |
| Balboa Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $812 | $639 | $999 |
| Balboa Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,202 | $1,130 | $1,275 |
| Balboa Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $1,519 | $1,519 |
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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 Kelso Apartments priced from $695. Sierra Madre Condos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Balboa Heights apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Sierra Madre Condos | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Sunpointe Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Cambridge Village Apartments | 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $761 |
| Sedona Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Kelso Vista | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| San Miguel Town Apartments | ccr_1x1 | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Heights, AZ
As of April 24, 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 |
| Sierra Madre Condos | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| San Miguel Town Apartments | ccr_1x1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
| Sedona Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Cambridge Village Apartments | 1 bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
| 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 $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Balboa Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Balboa Heights is Kelso Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Balboa Heights costs $1,519.
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