Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Viejo Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $900 (33 Rentals)

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385 S Stone Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

385 S Stone Ave

385 S Stone AveTucson, AZ 85701
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321 S Stone Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

321 S Stone Ave

321 S Stone AveTucson, AZ 85701
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619 S 6th Ave
Studio Apartments

619 S 6th Ave

619 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85701
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Brady Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brady Court

40 E 14th StTucson, AZ 85701

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346-348 S 6th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

346-348 S 6th Ave

346-348 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85701
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321 S 6th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

321 S 6th Ave

321 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85701
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718 S 7th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

718 S 7th Ave

718 S 7th AveTucson, AZ 85701
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485 S Stone Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

485 S Stone Ave

485 S Stone AveTucson, AZ 85701
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Academy Lofts
Studio Apartments

Academy Lofts

460 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85701
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324 S 6th Ave
Studio Apartments

324 S 6th Ave

324 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85701

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617 S 6th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

617 S 6th Ave

617 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85701
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Barrio (por)
Studio Apartments

Barrio (por)

601 S Meyer AveTucson, AZ 85701
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486 S Meyer Ave
Studio Apartments

486 S Meyer Ave

486 S Meyer AveTucson, AZ 85701
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63 W Simpson
1 Bedroom Apartments

63 W Simpson

63 W SimpsonTucson, AZ 85701

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555 S Stone Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

555 S Stone Ave

555 S Stone AveTucson, AZ 85701
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505 S 6th Ave
Studio Apartments

505 S 6th Ave

505 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85701
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VFW Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

VFW Lofts

124 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85701
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1 East Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 East Broadway

1 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85701
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1 West Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1 West Broadway

1 W Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85701
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McCormick
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McCormick

201 S Stone AveTucson, AZ 85701

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Barrio Viejo, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barrio Viejo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barrio Viejo area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Baffert at Five Points priced from $1,530. The Flin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,590. Here are the most affordable Barrio Viejo apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Baffert at Five Points1 br/ 1 bath (2nd Floor)1BR,1BA$1,530
The FlinE1 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,590
Rendezvous Urban FlatsA - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,2BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Viejo, AZ

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrio Viejo area is the $3.03 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 bath (Loft) Model at The Baffert at Five Points in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Barrio Viejo apartment is the B - 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Rendezvous Urban Flats starting at $2,425 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the South Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barrio Viejo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Baffert at Five Points3 Bed/2 bath (Loft)3BR,2BA$3.03
Rendezvous Urban FlatsB - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.17
The FlinE1 - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barrio Viejo, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #23

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barrio Viejo Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barrio Viejo?

The cheapest apartment in Barrio Viejo is The Baffert at Five Points which is listed at $1,530, while the average apartment in Barrio Viejo costs $2,532.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barrio Viejo?

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 12 regular apartments in Barrio Viejo 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 Viejo?

Cheap apartments in Barrio Viejo have an average cost of $1,076 which is $1,456 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Viejo.

Expert Rental Resources

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

Written by: Larry Allen

I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.