Cheap Homes for Rent in the Barrio Contro Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $700 (30 Rentals)

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property at 2039 E 8th St

$990 - $1,995

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2039 E 8th St

TucsonAZ85719

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property at 1238 E 24th St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1238 E 24th St

TucsonAZ85713
property at 55 N Cherry Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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55 N Cherry Ave, Unit 203

55 N Cherry Ave
TucsonAZ85719

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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. Miramonte Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
Miramonte Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,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
Cielo on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$845
Ocotillo Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850
Park Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Contro, AZ

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrio Contro area is the $0.93 price per square foot Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,299. 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$0.93
The Mark Tucson4x4 - Davenport4BR,4BA$1.01
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 600212BR,1BA$1.58
Mountain Plaza Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.49
Belvedere Terrace1-Bedroom / 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Ocotillo Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.45
Miramonte Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

Frequently Asked Questions about Barrio Contro

What type of rentals are currently available in Barrio Contro?

There are currently 227 Apartments for Rent in Barrio Contro, AZ with pricing that ranges from $495 to $2,600. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Barrio Contro ranging from $750 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Barrio Contro?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Barrio Contro ranges from $750 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,724.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Barrio Contro?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Barrio Contro range from $1,179 to $1,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $865.

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