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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 to 2 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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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 1 Bed unit found at Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A priced from $650. Sahara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Barrio San Antonio apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$650
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$699
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
Randolph Place Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$775
Sheraton Arms Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$795
BROADMOOR1X11BR,1BA$799
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$799
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$825
One North Fifth ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio San Antonio, AZ

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barrio San Antonio area is the $0.90 price per square foot Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Barrio San Antonio apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek starting at $1,860 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Sam Hughes 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 TucsonMilledge 3x33BR,3BA$0.90
Cottonwood CreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.35
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
La RacquetaClassic2BR,2BA$1.24
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260472BR,1BA$1.30
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Union On Bellevue - Near The U of AEntire 2x1 Apartment2BR,1BA$0.92
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$1.08
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
Campus Crossings on 8th Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barrio San Antonio, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #18

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $835.

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

The cheapest apartment in Barrio San Antonio is Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Barrio San Antonio costs $18,700.

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 413 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 $1,295 which is $17,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio San Antonio.

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