
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (40 Rentals)
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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 |
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Balboa Heights Studio Apartments | $743 | $649 | $804 |
Balboa Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $837 | $545 | $1,092 |
Balboa Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $995 | $1,224 |
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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 Cambridge Village Apartments priced from $649. Sunpointe Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Balboa Heights apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cambridge Village Apartments | 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $649 |
Sunpointe Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
Casa Del Coronado | ccr_0x1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Sedona Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
Sierra Madre Condos | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Kelso Vista Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Kelso Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Heights, AZ
As of October 23, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Kelso Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Kelso Vista Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Sierra Madre Condos | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Cambridge Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Casa Del Coronado | ccr_0x1R | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
Sedona Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Sunpointe Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBalboa Heights, Tucson, AZ
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Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Sunpointe Gardens Apartments which is listed at $755, 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 17 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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