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Catalina Foothills, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Catalina Foothills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters priced from $593. Mountain Shadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Catalina Foothills apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters$49.00 APPLICATION | Junior Suite | At AZ 1st R...1BR,1BA$593
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$645
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$649
Prince Plaza Apartments1X11BR,1BA$649
Villas los DuraznosStudio1BR,1BA$679
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 48765Studio,1BA$679
The Fountains0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26063Studio,1BA$679
Riverstone1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$684

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catalina Foothills, AZ

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Catalina Foothills area is the $1.04 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 51807 Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Catalina Foothills apartment is the 850 sq ft Model at Oracle Canyon starting at $970 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Pullman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Catalina Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sahuaro Point Villas5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 518075BR,2BA$1.04
Oracle Canyon850 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.14
The Lowell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 283262BR,1BA$1.06
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Oracle Palms Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Mountain Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio ,1BA$1.08
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.14
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.21

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Tucson. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Catalina Foothills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Catalina Foothills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Catalina Foothills is under $684.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Catalina Foothills?

The cheapest apartment in Catalina Foothills is An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters which is listed at $593, while the average apartment in Catalina Foothills costs $2,095.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Catalina Foothills?

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 133 regular apartments in Catalina Foothills 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 Catalina Foothills?

Cheap apartments in Catalina Foothills have an average cost of $244 which is $1,851 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Catalina Foothills.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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