Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Santa Rosa Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (83 Rentals)

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property at 833 N 4th Ave

$800

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6 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

833 N 4th Ave

TucsonAZ85705

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property at 1229 N 4th Ave

$900

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$900
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1229 N 4th Ave

TucsonAZ85705

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15 W 5th St
$1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 W 5th St

15 W 5th StTucson, AZ 85705
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property at 1703 E 13th St

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1703 E 13th St

TucsonAZ85719

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Union on 6th
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$1,250 - $3,100
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Union on 6th

316 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85705
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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 Sahara priced from $599. Santa Cruz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Barrio Santa Rosa apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 285Studio,1BA$599
Santa CruzStudioStudio,1BA$650
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
San MateoS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$748
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$810
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 281132BR,1BA$895
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$899
One North Fifth ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Santa Rosa, AZ

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrio Santa Rosa area is the $0.52 price per square foot Lumpkin 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $929. The second greatest value Barrio Santa Rosa apartment is the 3/2.25fur Model at Brioso at the Bridges starting at $2,350 with a $1.64 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 TucsonLumpkin 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.52
Brioso at the Bridges3/2.25fur3BR,2.25BA$1.64
University Rincon1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.45
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.32
The Flash Tucson ResidentialLive/Work1BR,1BA$1.62
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 432232BR,1BA$1.60
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.67
Westside Commons2x1 W/D2BR,1BA$1.47
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.60

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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!

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 $945.

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

The cheapest apartment in Barrio Santa Rosa is Santa Cruz which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Barrio Santa Rosa costs $1,749.

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 388 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 $1,380 which is $369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Santa Rosa.

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