Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Santa Rosa Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (49 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Barrio Santa Rosa area of Tucson.

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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
Student Housing
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Santa Cruz
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Cruz

3601 S 16th StTucson, AZ 85713
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Don Martin Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Don Martin Apartments

605 E 9th StTucson, AZ 85705
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7th Avenue Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7th Avenue Lofts

1150 N 7th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Verde Plaza
3 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Plaza

2424 S Cottonwood LnTucson, AZ 85713
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Zona  Rio
1 Bedroom Apartments

Zona Rio

1001 W St Mary" StTucson, AZ 85745
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Casa De Encanto
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Encanto

250 N Silverbell RdTucson, AZ 85745
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The Flash
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flash

834 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85701
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University Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Lofts

819 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
Student Housing
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The Alamo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alamo Apartments

824 E 10th StTucson, 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 Sahara priced from $699. The Missions at Sentinel Peak has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Barrio Santa Rosa apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$699
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
San MateoStudioStudio,1BA$777
Presidio Palms ApartmentsStudio - Type B GL Patio ADAStudio,1BA$900
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$925
1st and Olsen ( 1055, 1065, 1075 N. Olsen 1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
One North FifthStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,005
Lantana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1BR,1BA$1,019
Sonoran On 9th2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Santa Rosa, AZ

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barrio Santa Rosa area is the $0.47 price per square foot Courtyard 4x4 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Barrio Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at TucsonCourtyard 4x44BR,4BA$0.47
Valle Del SurFall In Love at Valle Del Sur! Call us today! (...4BR,2BA$1.09
The ParkPark -4Bedroom 2Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.69
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR,3BA$1.11
2009 E 7th St, Unit 20092009 E 7th St2BR,2BA$1.50
Wildcat Canyon Village2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson2 bedroom 1 bath renovated2BR,1BA$1.52
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.68
233 E 31st St233 E 31st St2BR,1BA$1.71
University Arms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barrio Santa Rosa, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #29

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

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Barrio Santa Rosa, Tucson, and the greater Tucson area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Barrio Santa Rosa Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,199.

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

The cheapest apartment in Barrio Santa Rosa is San Mateo which is listed at $826, while the average apartment in Barrio Santa Rosa costs $6,800.

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 405 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 $1,122 which is $5,678 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Santa Rosa.

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