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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 Studio unit found at Mountain Shadows Apartments priced from $599. Laurence Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Catalina Foothills apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Laurence Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$650
Tucson TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$650
Commons At Monte VistaStudio -Studio,1BA$650
Riverstone1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$670
Prince Plaza Apartments1 x 1 JR1BR,1BA$679
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$679
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26061Studio,1BA$679
Latitude 32StudioStudio,1BA$684

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catalina Foothills, AZ

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Catalina Foothills area is the $1.06 price per square foot ST_3X2R Model at Vertical East Apartments *All Units Remodeled* in the in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value Catalina Foothills apartment is the ~SAVE THESE HOLIDAYS, PAY NO RENT UNTIL 2026~ G... Model at Villa Delano Apartment Homes starting at $1,025 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Central Tucson 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 Apartments *All Units Remodeled*ST_3X2R3BR,2BA$1.06
Villa Delano Apartment Homes~SAVE THESE HOLIDAYS, PAY NO RENT UNTIL 2026~ G...2BR,2BA$1.00
Waters EdgeC1LUXC2BR,2BA$1.21
Monte Vista3x13BR,1BA$0.92
Copper House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260741BR,1BA$1.05
Catalina Crossing ApartmentsMaster Suite1BR,1BA$1.15
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters~SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR THE HOLIDAYS, AND PAY NO R...2BR,1BA$1.05
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The Fountains0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26262Studio ,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Catalina Foothills, Tucson, AZ

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $684.

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

The cheapest apartment in Catalina Foothills is Riverstone which is listed at $670, while the average apartment in Catalina Foothills costs $2,601.

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 126 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 $174 which is $2,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Catalina Foothills.

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!