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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Union on Santa Rita 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 RitaWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$650
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$699
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
1425 N Park Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
One North FifthStudio LoftStudio,1BA$770
Sheraton Arms Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$795
University ManorFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$799
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$799
The Castle ApartmentsExpanded StudioStudio,1BA$825
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio San Antonio, AZ

As of November 02, 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 Two Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek starting at $1,209 with a $1.11 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 CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
1425 N Park Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Union On BellevueWinter Special 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment ...2BR,1BA$0.92
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson2 bedroom 1 bath renovated2BR,1BA$1.16
Union on Santa RitaWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$1.08
La RacquetaClassic1BR,1BA$1.47
Campus Crossings on 8th Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barrio San Antonio, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #23

Among cities in Arizona 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

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Barrio San Antonio?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Barrio San Antonio is at Sahara listed at $699.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Barrio San Antonio Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barrio San Antonio Apartment is $650 at Union on Santa Rita.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Barrio San Antonio Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Barrio San Antonio is starting from $849 at Junction at Ironhorse.

What is the most affordable Barrio San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Barrio San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cottonwood Creek and starts from $1,459.

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