Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Contro Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (62 Rentals)

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Capistrano
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$879 - $1,094
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Capistrano

2929 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85716
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1703 E 13th St

TucsonAZ85719

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Siegel Suites Tucson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siegel Suites Tucson

4425 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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Cherry Park Studios
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Park Studios

222 S Cherry AveTucson, AZ 85719
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Cielo on 5th
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Cielo on 5th

3727 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85716
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2960 E 5th St
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2960 E 5th St

2960 E 5th StTucson, 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 1 Bed unit found at Miramonte Apartments priced from $695. Tucson Boulevard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Barrio Contro apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miramonte Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Tucson Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Cielo on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$730
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Villas Las MandarinasStudioStudio,1BA$739
Broadmoor Apartments1-STUStudio,1BA$749
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Fresh new look at Orange Blossom Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$799
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$829
Ocotillo Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Contro, AZ

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrio Contro area is the $0.99 price per square foot 4 Beds, 3 Baths Model at LUXURY DUPLEX in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Barrio Contro apartment is the Lumpkin 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson starting at $929 with a $0.52 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.
LUXURY DUPLEX4 Beds, 3 Baths4BR,3BA$0.99
Cottages at TucsonLumpkin 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.52
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.04
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
La Racqueta262BR,2BA$1.24
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Tucson Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Ocotillo Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.45
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42
Miramonte Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39

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 $850.

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

The cheapest apartment in Barrio Contro is Miramonte Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Barrio Contro costs $1,267.

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 68 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 $909 which is $358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Contro.

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