Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Santa Rosa Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (47 Rentals)
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Blue Agave Apartments

Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson

Sahara

The Missions at Sentinel Peak

San Mateo
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2209 S 8th Ave

Welcome to The Flats Downtown!

One North Fifth

Presidio Palms Apartments

542 E 8th St

Herbert Residential
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Lantana Apartments

646-648 E 8th St

River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9th
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Barrio Santa Rosa, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barrio Santa Rosa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Barrio Santa Rosa Studio Apartments | $1,168 | $550 | $2,300 |
Barrio Santa Rosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,468 | $560 | $2,588 |
Barrio Santa Rosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $440 | $2,973 |
Barrio Santa Rosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $625 | $3,600 |
Barrio Santa Rosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $699 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Barrio Santa Rosa Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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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 $709. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sahara | Studio 340A | Studio,1BA | $709 |
The Missions at Sentinel Peak | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
San Mateo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $777 |
Highland Park Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Welcome to The Flats Downtown! | 1Stu | Studio,1BA | $865 |
One North Fifth | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $890 |
Presidio Palms Apartments | Studio - Type A UL | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Herbert Residential | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
Lantana Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Santa Rosa, AZ
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barrio Santa Rosa area is the $0.53 price per square foot Bloomfield 4x4 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,059. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cottages at Tucson | Bloomfield 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
Valle Del Sur | Fall In Love at Valle Del Sur! Call us today! (... | 4BR,2BA | $1.09 |
The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Chelsea | 3BR,3BA | $1.11 |
Brioso at the Bridges | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
423 N Olsen Ave | 423 N Olsen Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
423 N Olsen Ave, Unit 423 | 423 N Olsen Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
2001-2009 E 7th street | 2003 | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Sonoran On 9th | 2 BEDROOM NEAR UNIVERSITY-PRELEASING FOR 2025!!! | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
University Arms Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Highland Park Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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Ranked #43
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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!
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,019.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barrio Santa Rosa?
The cheapest apartment in Barrio Santa Rosa is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $795, 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 271 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 $1,092 which is $5,708 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Santa Rosa.
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