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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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Cielo on 5th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo on 5th

3727 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85716
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Studio Apartments

Park Avenue Apartments

215 N Park AveTucson, AZ 85719
Corporate Housing
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Cabana Bridges
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cabana Bridges

1102 E 36th StTucson, AZ 85713
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ocotillo Apartments

4098 E 29th StTucson, AZ 85711
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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 Miramonte Apartments priced from $625. Villas Las Mandarinas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Barrio Contro apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miramonte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Villas Las MandarinasStudioStudio,1BA$699
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
*End Mgmt 02.12.2026* Sheraton Arms Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$795
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$799
The Alamo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
2843 East 17th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$840
CapistranoStudioStudio,1BA$849
Cielo on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Contro, AZ

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrio Contro area is the $0.46 price per square foot Stafford 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $919. The second greatest value Barrio Contro apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek starting at $1,117 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Sam Hughes 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.
Cottages at TucsonStafford 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.46
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
La Racqueta232BR,2BA$1.24
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260472BR,1BA$1.23
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
2843 East 17th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42
*End Mgmt 02.12.2026* Sheraton Arms Apartments1x1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$1.51
Miramonte ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56

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 $849.

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 $1,284.

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 59 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 $776 which is $508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Contro.

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