Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Contro Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (82 Rentals)

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Belvedere Terrace
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$901 - $1,081
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Belvedere Terrace

4431 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
Senior Living
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Capistrano
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$1,154 - $1,409
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$1,154 - $1,409
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Capistrano

2929 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85716
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$1,200

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55 N Cherry Ave, Unit 203

55 N Cherry Ave
TucsonAZ85719
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$1,200

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55 N Cherry Ave, Unit 115

55 N Cherry Ave
TucsonAZ85719
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Siegel Suites Tucson
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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
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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 2 Beds unit found at Westwood Apartments priced from $495. Cielo on 5th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Barrio Contro apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 648472BR,1BA$495
Cielo on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$695
Villas las Mandarinas DEStudio1BR,1BA$699
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
BroadmoorStudioStudio,1BA$749
The Palace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Pine Tree Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$837
Ocotillo Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850
Park Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
La Racqueta41BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Contro, AZ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrio Contro area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3/2.25fur Model at Brioso at the Bridges in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Barrio Contro apartment is the Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson starting at $1,299 with a $0.93 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.
Brioso at the Bridges3/2.25fur3BR,2.25BA$1.64
Cottages at TucsonMilledge 3x33BR,3BA$0.93
The Mark Tucson4x4 - Davenport4BR,4BA$0.99
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 516222BR,1BA$1.58
Belvedere Terrace1-Bedroom / 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Ocotillo Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.45
La Racqueta41BR,1BA$1.64
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

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 $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in Barrio Contro is Villas las Mandarinas DE which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Barrio Contro costs $1,299.

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 62 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 $763 which is $536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Contro.

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