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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1229 N 4th Ave

TucsonAZ85705

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15 W 5th St
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15 W 5th StTucson, AZ 85705
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property at 1703 E 13th St

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1703 E 13th St

TucsonAZ85719

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Barrio Anita, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barrio Anita Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barrio Anita area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sahara priced from $599. Park Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable Barrio Anita apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$599
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34404Studio,1BA$679
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$699
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$731
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$761
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Anita, AZ

As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrio Anita area is the $0.52 price per square foot Lumpkin 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $929. The second greatest value Barrio Anita apartment is the 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) Model at Zona Verde Apartments starting at $845 with a $0.48 price per square foot in the North University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barrio Anita apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at TucsonLumpkin 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.52
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.48
Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!The MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.12
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.32
2818 N Fontana Ave, Unit 2818 N Fontana Ave2818 N Fontana Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.37
View at Starr PassB12BR,1BA$1.32
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barrio Anita Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Barrio Anita?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Barrio Anita is at Sahara listed at $599.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Barrio Anita Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barrio Anita Apartment is $695 at Kelso Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Barrio Anita Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Barrio Anita is starting from $849 at Junction at Ironhorse.

What is the most affordable Barrio Anita Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Barrio Anita Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 839 E Waverly St and starts from $1,450.

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