Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Catalina Vista Blenman Elm Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (196 Rentals)

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Catalina Vista Blenman Elm, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Catalina Vista Blenman Elm Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Catalina Vista Blenman Elm area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Mountain Shadows Apartments priced from $599. Commons At Monte Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Catalina Vista Blenman Elm apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Commons At Monte VistaStudio -Studio,1BA$650
Del Rey ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650
Tucson TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$650
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$650
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$679
Latitude 32StudioStudio,1BA$684
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$699
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$699
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catalina Vista Blenman Elm, AZ

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Catalina Vista Blenman Elm area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3x3 - Camden Model at The Mark Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,185. The second greatest value Catalina Vista Blenman Elm apartment is the 3x1 Model at Monte Vista starting at $875 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Duffy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Catalina Vista Blenman Elm apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Monte Vista3x13BR,1BA$0.92
The U at Park - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW - Private 2x2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Copper House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260741BR,1BA$1.05
Union On Bellevue - Near The U of AWinter Special | Entire 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom A...2BR,1BA$0.92
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
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$1.08
Campus Crossings on 8th Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Catalina Vista Blenman Elm, Tucson, AZ

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northwest Central Tucson, AZ. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Catalina Vista Blenman Elm Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Catalina Vista Blenman Elm Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Catalina Vista Blenman Elm?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Catalina Vista Blenman Elm is under $699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Catalina Vista Blenman Elm?

The cheapest apartment in Catalina Vista Blenman Elm is Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Catalina Vista Blenman Elm costs $18,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Catalina Vista Blenman Elm?

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 385 regular apartments in Catalina Vista Blenman Elm 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 Vista Blenman Elm?

Cheap apartments in Catalina Vista Blenman Elm have an average cost of $1,194 which is $17,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Catalina Vista Blenman Elm.

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