
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Anita Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (151 Rentals)
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302 W Flores St, Unit 2

302 W Flores St, Unit 7

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Blue Agave Apartments

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 206

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 129

Sierra Madre Condos

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 105

302 W Flores St, Unit 3

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 121
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455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 118

455 W Kelso St

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 140

Sahara

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1070 E Miles St

810 E 9th St, Unit 3

522 W Rillito St

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Park Vista Apartments

Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A

150 E 16th St, Unit 9

The Place at 2120

The Castle Apartments

2933 N Geronimo Ave

Lantana Apartments

SAN MIGUEL TOWN

Presidio Palms Apartments

Westside Commons
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Park Avenue Apartments

315 E Grant Rd, Unit A

2506 N Castro Ave

River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9th

Solaris at Tucson

1540 E Miles St

One North Fifth Apartments

Welcome to The Flats Downtown!

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Railroad in Tucson

2842 N Los Altos Ave
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826 E Lee St

Puesta Del Sol

University Gardens Apartments

2515 N Geronimo Ave

1366 N Riverview Blvd

The Link at 4th Ave

Mountain Plaza Apartments

114 N jacobus ave, Unit #2

Zona Verde Apartments

646-648 E 8th St
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Barrio Anita, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barrio Anita?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrio Anita Studio Apartments | $1,100 | $599 | $2,324 |
| Barrio Anita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $619 | $2,679 |
| Barrio Anita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $495 | $3,475 |
| Barrio Anita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $849 | $4,851 |
| Barrio Anita 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $819 | $4,580 |
| Barrio Anita 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $810 | $2,900 |
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Cheapest Available Barrio Anita Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barrio Anita area of Tucson, AZ is a 2 Beds unit found at Westwood Apartments priced from $475. Sierra Madre Condos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $619. Here are the most affordable Barrio Anita apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 64847 | 2BR,1BA | $475 |
| Sierra Madre Condos | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $619 |
| Sahara | Studio 340B | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Cambridge Village Apartments | 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $691 |
| Kelso Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 700 N 7th Ave | Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug... | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Sunpointe Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Park Vista Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 51657 | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| 124-132 E Jacinto St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A | AVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Anita, AZ
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrio Anita area is the $1.04 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 51807 Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Barrio Anita apartment is the Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson starting at $1,299 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the South Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barrio Anita apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuaro Point Villas | 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 51807 | 5BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Cottages at Tucson | Milledge 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.93 |
| The Mark Tucson | 4x4 - Davenport | 4BR,4BA | $1.01 |
| oLiv Tucson | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $1.26 |
| Hub Park Ave | 4x2 Suite Mansion | 4BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Surf Lodge | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 312 E 24th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Kelso Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 124-132 E Jacinto St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Sierra Madre Condos | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBarrio Anita, Tucson, AZ
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Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barrio Anita Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Barrio Anita?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barrio Anita is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barrio Anita?
The cheapest apartment in Barrio Anita is Sierra Madre Condos which is listed at $619, while the average apartment in Barrio Anita costs $1,585.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barrio Anita?
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 358 regular apartments in Barrio Anita that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Barrio Anita?
Cheap apartments in Barrio Anita have an average cost of $1,274 which is $311 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Anita.
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