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

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La Plata
Studio Apartments

La Plata

219 W La Plata StTucson, AZ 85716
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2602 N Balboa Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2602 N Balboa Ave

2602 N Balboa AveTucson, 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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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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Kelso Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kelso Vista

450 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$649
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$691
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$840
SAN MIGUEL TOWNJR 1x13BR,1BA$849
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!The MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.12
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.14
SAN MIGUEL TOWN1x11BR,1BA$1.83
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio ,1BA$1.77
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio ,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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