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455 W Kelso St

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Balboa Heights, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Heights, AZ

As of July 11, 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$1.49
24 W Rillito St24 W Rillito St1BR,1BA$1.82
Casa Del Coronado0x1 RenoStudio ,1BA$1.83
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio ,1BA$1.95
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Balboa Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Balboa Heights?

There are currently 96 Apartments for Rent in Balboa Heights, AZ with pricing that ranges from $699 to $1,205. There are also 3 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Balboa Heights ranging from $850 to $2,230.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Balboa Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Balboa Heights ranges from $850 to $2,230 with an average monthly rent of $1,540.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

Written by: Larry Allen

I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.