Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Contro Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $423 (69 Rentals)

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55 N Cherry Ave

TucsonAZ85719
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Capistrano
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$1,039 - $1,389

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Base Rent$1,039 - $1,389
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Capistrano

2929 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85716
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Sonoran On 9th
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$1,179 - $1,399

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Sonoran On 9th

814-838 E 9th StTucson, AZ 85719
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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
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo on 5th

3727 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85716
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Charming Apartments
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Charming Apartments

1347 E Benson HwyTucson, AZ 85714
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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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Montezuma1926-32
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Montezuma1926-32

1926 S Montezuma AveTucson, AZ 85711

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Terra3220
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terra3220

3220 E Terra Alta BlvdTucson, AZ 85716
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Park Avenue Apartments

215 N Park AveTucson, AZ 85719
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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 Westwood Apartments priced from $549. Miramonte Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Barrio Contro apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 72825Studio, 1BA$549
Miramonte Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 836641BR, 1BA$650
Villas las Mandarinas DEStudio1BR, 1BA$699
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$730
Cielo on 5thStudioStudio, 1BA$730
The Palace ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$775
Montezuma1926-322BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$795
Charming Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$795
BroadmoorStudioStudio, 1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Contro, AZ

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrio Contro area is the $1.00 price per square foot Birchmore 2x2.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Barrio Contro apartment is the 3x3 - Chelsea Model at The Mark Tucson in the South Tucson neighborhood starting at $1,250 with a $0.99 price per square foot. 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 TucsonBirchmore 2x2.52BR, 2.5BA$1.00
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR, 3BA$0.99
Highland Park Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR, 1.5BA$1.07
Parkview Manor2br/2bath2BR, 2BA$1.00
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.19
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$0.84
Montezuma1926-322BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.02
Ocotillo Apartments1BR/1BA1BR, 1BA$1.45
1119 E 12th St, Unit Studio1119 E 12th StStudio, 1BA$1.38
Miramonte Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 836841BR, 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 $800.

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

The cheapest apartment in Barrio Contro is Miramonte Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Barrio Contro costs $1,112.

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 72 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 $727 which is $385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Contro.

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