Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio San Antonio Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (65 Rentals)

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433 E 23rd St

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Borden Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Borden Court

231 E 33rd StTucson, AZ 85713
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Euclid-Lee Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid-Lee Apartments

822 N Lee StTucson, AZ 85719
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3420-3462 E 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3420-3462 E 2nd St

3420-3462 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85716
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Spanish Trail Suites
Studio Apartments

Spanish Trail Suites

305 E Benson HwyTucson, AZ 85713
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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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Barrio San Antonio, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barrio San Antonio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barrio San Antonio area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sahara priced from $665. The Benedictine Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Barrio San Antonio apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$665
The Benedictine TownhomesTownhome5BR,2BA$825
University ManorFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$829
Union on Santa RitaFully Renovated - 2 bedroom 1 bathroom $850 per...2BR,1BA$850
La RacquetaClassis1BR,1BA$875
Welcome to The Flats Downtown!1StuStudio,1BA$899
University Lee Apartments1BR/1BA w/ AC1BR,1BA$900
The Castle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
CapistranoStudioStudio,1BA$929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio San Antonio, AZ

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barrio San Antonio area is the $0.53 price per square foot Bloomfield 4x4 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,059. The second greatest value Barrio San Antonio apartment is the Fall In Love at Valle Del Sur! Call us today! (... Model at Valle Del Sur starting at $2,050 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the South Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barrio San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at TucsonBloomfield 4x44BR,4BA$0.53
Valle Del SurFall In Love at Valle Del Sur! Call us today! (...4BR,2BA$1.09
Zona Verde4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed) ...4BR,4.5BA$0.54
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR,3BA$1.11
The BellevueD2BR,2BA$1.27
1512 N Forgeus Ave, Unit guest house1512 N Forgeus Ave1BR,1BA$1.60
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.82
233 E 31st St, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment233 E 31st St1BR,1BA$1.36
La RacquetaClassis1BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barrio San Antonio, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Tucson, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Barrio San Antonio, Tucson, and the greater Tucson area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Barrio San Antonio Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barrio San Antonio Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barrio San Antonio?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barrio San Antonio is under $929.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barrio San Antonio?

The cheapest apartment in Barrio San Antonio is La Racqueta which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Barrio San Antonio costs $6,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barrio San Antonio?

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 424 regular apartments in Barrio San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

Cheap apartments in Barrio San Antonio have an average cost of $1,118 which is $5,682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio San Antonio.

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