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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 2 Beds unit found at Westwood Apartments priced from $495. Fort Lowell Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $543. Here are the most affordable Catalina Vista Blenman Elm apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 648472BR,1BA$495
Fort Lowell Place Apartments"UP TO ONE MONTH FREE" | Jr Suite Apartment Hom...1BR,1BA$543
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$600
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$649
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$650
Metro on FirstStudioStudio,1BA$674
Villas los DuraznosStudio1BR,1BA$679
Miramonte Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Latitude 32 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$698

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

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Catalina Vista Blenman Elm area is the $1.08 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 51807 Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Catalina Vista Blenman Elm apartment is the 4x4 - Davenport Model at The Mark Tucson starting at $1,345 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the South Tucson 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.
Sahuaro Point Villas5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 518075BR,2BA$1.08
The Mark Tucson4x4 - Davenport4BR,4BA$1.01
Malibu Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Surf Lodge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Palm Garden Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
The Lowell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 283262BR,1BA$1.14
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio ,1BA$1.18

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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 $698.

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

The cheapest apartment in Catalina Vista Blenman Elm is Fort Lowell Place Apartments which is listed at $543, while the average apartment in Catalina Vista Blenman Elm costs $1,468.

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 366 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 $1,190 which is $278 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Catalina Vista Blenman Elm.

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