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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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Santa Cruz
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Cruz

3601 S 16th StTucson, AZ 85713
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Zona Rio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zona Rio

1001 W St Mary" StTucson, AZ 85745
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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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Park Avenue Apartments
Studio Apartments

Park Avenue Apartments

215 N Park AveTucson, AZ 85719
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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
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Plaza

2424 S Cottonwood LnTucson, AZ 85713
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Cabana Bridges
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cabana Bridges

1102 E 36th StTucson, AZ 85713
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San Carlos
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Carlos

71 E 13th StTucson, AZ 85701
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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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The Julian Drew
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Julian Drew

182 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85701
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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. Junction at Ironhorse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Barrio Santa Rosa apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$599
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
San MateoStudioStudio,1BA$781
Campus Crossings on 8th Street2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$795
Westside Commons1x11BR,1BA$799
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$825
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$825
One North Fifth ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$835
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Santa Rosa, AZ

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrio Santa Rosa area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3/2.25 Model at Brioso at the Bridges in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Barrio Santa Rosa apartment is the Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson starting at $1,334 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the South Tucson 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.
Brioso at the Bridges3/2.253BR,2.25BA$1.36
Cottages at TucsonMilledge 3x33BR,3BA$0.96
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.50
Valle Del SurYour new home is waiting for you at Valle del s...3BR,2BA$1.48
421- 425 N Olsen4211BR,1BA$1.58
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260992BR,1BA$1.68
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260472BR,1BA$1.23
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.47
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63

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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!

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 $845.

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 $799, while the average apartment in Barrio Santa Rosa costs $18,700.

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 330 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 $1,340 which is $17,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Santa Rosa.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

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