Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Contro Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (44 Rentals)

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Siegel Suites Tucson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siegel Suites Tucson

4425 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
Corporate Housing
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Parkview Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Manor

455 S Irving AveTucson, AZ 85711
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Cherry Park Studios
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Park Studios

222 S Cherry AveTucson, AZ 85719
Student Housing

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Ocotillo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ocotillo Apartments

4098 E 29th StTucson, AZ 85711
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Cabana Bridges
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cabana Bridges

1102 E 36th StTucson, AZ 85713
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Cielo on 5th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo on 5th

3727 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85716
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Terra Alta Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Alta Apartments

3122 E Terra Alta BlvdTucson, AZ 85716
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Cheapest Available Barrio Contro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barrio Contro area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Villas Las Mandarinas priced from $699. Somerset Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Barrio Contro apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas Las MandarinasStudioStudio,1BA$699
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Sheraton Arms Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$795
University Vista Student Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$875
La RacquetaClassic1BR,1BA$875
River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9thStudio Loft BungalowStudio,1BA$897
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$899
MOUNTAIN PLAZA2X12BR,1BA$899
CapistranoStudioStudio,1BA$899
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson2 bedroom 1 bath renovated2BR,1BA$914

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Contro, AZ

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barrio Contro area is the $1.11 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,209. The second greatest value Barrio Contro 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 Contro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Brioso at the Bridges2/22BR,2BA$1.68
Sonoran On 9th2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.58
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson2 bedroom 1 bath renovated2BR,1BA$1.16
La RacquetaClassic1BR,1BA$1.47
Sheraton Arms Apartments1x1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$1.51
Campus Crossings on 8th Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

Getting Around the Barrio Contro Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Contro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barrio Contro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barrio Contro is under $914.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barrio Contro?

The cheapest apartment in Barrio Contro is Somerset Place Apartments which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Barrio Contro costs $10,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barrio Contro?

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 89 regular apartments in Barrio Contro 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 Contro?

Cheap apartments in Barrio Contro have an average cost of $606 which is $9,594 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Contro.

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