Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Santa Rosa Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $422 (113 Rentals)

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property at 631 S Bean Ave

$975

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$975
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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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631 S Bean Ave

TucsonAZ85701

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property at 1015 N Olsen Ave

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1015 N Olsen Ave

TucsonAZ85719
property at 416 E 19th St

$1,100

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$1,100
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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416 E 19th St

TucsonAZ85701
property at 55 N Cherry Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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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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Sonoran On 9th
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$1,205 - $1,399
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Sonoran On 9th

814-838 E 9th StTucson, AZ 85719
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property at 350 N Silverbell Rd

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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350 N Silverbell Rd, Unit #22

350 N Silverbell Rd
TucsonAZ85745
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Borden Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Borden Court

231 E 33rd StTucson, AZ 85713
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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 Santa Rosa, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barrio Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barrio Santa Rosa area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Westwood Apartments priced from $549. Blue Agave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Barrio Santa Rosa apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 72825Studio,1BA$549
Blue Agave ApartmentsLarge StudioStudio,1BA$625
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$649
700 N 7th AveUpdated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
916 S 4th Avenue - Casitas Del Oeste2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$750
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
oLiv Tucson4x2 Lite2BR,2BA$799
125 East 34th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
Hub Park Ave6x56BR,5BA$829
Yugo Tucson Campus5 Bed, 5 Bath Classic B Renovated5BR,5BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Santa Rosa, AZ

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrio Santa Rosa area is the $1.28 price per square foot 4+2 Town House Model at Valle Del Sur in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Barrio Santa Rosa apartment is the D7-Townhome Model at Aspire Tucson: Off-Campus Student Housing starting at $1,565 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the North University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barrio Santa Rosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valle Del Sur4+2 Town House4BR,2BA$1.28
Aspire Tucson: Off-Campus Student HousingD7-Townhome4BR,4BA$0.95
Cottages at TucsonBirchmore 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.00
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR,3BA$0.99
Highland Park Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.07
Junction at IronhorseB22BR,2BA$1.15
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
916 S 4th Avenue - Casitas Del Oeste2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
19 W Veterans Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.21
Campus Crossings at University HeightsThe Boulevard - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barrio Santa Rosa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barrio Santa Rosa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barrio Santa Rosa is under $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barrio Santa Rosa?

The cheapest apartment in Barrio Santa Rosa is The Missions at Sentinel Peak which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Barrio Santa Rosa costs $1,287.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barrio Santa Rosa?

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 463 regular apartments in Barrio Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa?

Cheap apartments in Barrio Santa Rosa have an average cost of $1,190 which is $97 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Santa Rosa.

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