
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Anita Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (85 Rentals)
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Zona Verde Apartments

302 W Flores St

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Sahara

Park Vista Apartments

302 W Flores St

302 W Flores St

302 W Flores St
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1345 E Grant Rd

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835 W Tipton Dr

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41 E Speedway Blvd

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1603 E Mitchell St, Unit 1603

Agave 350

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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 | $1,225 | $625 | $2,424 |
| Barrio Anita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $560 | $2,610 |
| Barrio Anita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $440 | $2,750 |
| Barrio Anita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $779 | $3,600 |
| Barrio Anita 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $699 | $4,400 |
| Barrio Anita 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $819 | $3,500 |
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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 4 Beds unit found at Zona Verde Apartments priced from $695. Junction at Ironhorse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Barrio Anita apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zona Verde Apartments | 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) | 4BR,4BA | $695 |
| Junction at Ironhorse | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $699 |
| San Miguel Town Apartments | ccr_0x1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Sahara | Studio 340B | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Sunpointe Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| The Place at 2120 | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $757 |
| Cambridge Village Apartments | 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $761 |
| Sedona Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Las Brisas Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Campus Crossings on 8th Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Anita, AZ
As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrio Anita area is the $0.90 price per square foot Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Barrio Anita apartment is the 3x3 - Camden Model at The Mark Tucson starting at $1,185 with a $1.10 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottages at Tucson | Milledge 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.90 |
| The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Camden | 3BR,3BA | $1.10 |
| Hub Park Ave | 4x2 Suite Mansion | 4BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 28533 | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 1603 E Mitchell St, Unit 1603 | 1603 E Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Kelso Vista Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Zona Rio | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Highland Park Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Las Brisas Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Puesta del Sol Apartments | 1x1 WD | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barrio Anita?
The cheapest apartment in Barrio Anita is The Place at 2120 which is listed at $757, while the average apartment in Barrio Anita costs $18,700.
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 404 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 $1,303 which is $17,397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Anita.
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