Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Catalina Foothills Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $300 (122 Rentals)

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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 priced from $495. Laurence Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. 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** FALL INTO SAVINGS ** Junior Suite with Court...1BR,1BA$495
Laurence Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
College Town TucsonWinter Private Guest Bedroom in a 2X2 1 month F...2BR,2BA$625
Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$649
Commons At Monte VistaStudio -Studio,1BA$650
Tucson TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$650
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$679

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catalina Foothills, AZ

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Catalina Foothills area is the $1.14 price per square foot ST_3X2R Model at Vertical East Apartments in the in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Catalina Foothills apartment is the C1LUXC Model at Waters Edge starting at $1,195 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Cragin-Keeling 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.
Vertical East ApartmentsST_3X2R3BR,2BA$1.14
Waters EdgeC1LUXC2BR,2BA$1.21
Monte Vista3x13BR,1BA$1.00
Oracle Canyon950 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.02
Villa Delano Apartment Homes** FALL INTO SAVINGS ** Gated Community - Two B...2BR,2BA$1.12
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Mountain Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
2553 N Winstel Blvd, Unit 22553 N Winstel Blvd1BR,1BA$1.04
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$1.23
An active desert locale that's perfect** FALL INTO SAVINGS ** One Bedroom Apartment H...1BR,1BA$1.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Catalina Foothills, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Catalina Foothills Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

9 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $679.

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 which is listed at $495, 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 100 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 $235 which is $1,860 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Catalina Foothills.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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