Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Contro Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (79 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
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Capistrano
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 16

Capistrano

2929 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85716
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114 N jacobus ave
TucsonAZ85705

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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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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. Villas las Mandarinas DE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. 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
Villas las Mandarinas DEStudio1BR,1BA$699
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Broadmoor Apartments1-STUStudio,1BA$749
The Palace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$779
Pine Tree Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$837
Park Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 432232BR,1BA$875
Cielo on 5thDeluxe 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Contro, AZ

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrio Contro area is the $0.86 price per square foot Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Barrio Contro apartment is the 4x4 - Davenport Model at The Mark Tucson starting at $1,345 with a $1.01 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.
Cottages at TucsonMilledge 3x33BR,3BA$0.86
The Mark Tucson4x4 - Davenport4BR,4BA$1.01
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 267172BR,1BA$1.59
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 600212BR,1BA$1.54
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Ocotillo Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Belvedere Terrace1-Bedroom / 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Miramonte Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
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 $890.

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 $1,299.

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 75 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 $788 which is $511 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Contro.

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