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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 Park Vista Apartments priced from $629. Union on Santa Rita has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Barrio Anita apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26118Studio,1BA$629
Union on Santa Rita1 Bedroom Shared - LIMITED TIME OFFER- One Mont...1BR,1BA$650
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$699
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
Cambridge Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
One North FifthStudio LoftStudio,1BA$770
University ManorFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$799
Casa Del Coronadoccr_1x11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Anita, AZ

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barrio Anita area is the $0.82 price per square foot Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,149. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at TucsonMilledge 3x33BR,3BA$0.82
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
1425 N Park Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Midtown on 1stB2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.40
The U at ParkPrivate Bedroom in a 2 Bedroom LIMITED TIME OFF...2BR,2BA$0.87
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260472BR,1BA$1.30
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Union on Santa Rita1 Bedroom Shared - LIMITED TIME OFFER- One Mont...1BR,1BA$1.08
Campus Crossings on 8th Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barrio Anita, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #15

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona, including Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Barrio Anita Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 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 Union on Santa Rita which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Barrio Anita costs $1,674.

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 442 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 $1,257 which is $417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Anita.

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