
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $639 (55 Rentals)


455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 121

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 109

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 118

455 W Kelso St

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 117

Sierra Madre Condos

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 206

3028 N Castro Ave, Unit 12

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 129
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3028 N Castro Ave, Unit 14

3028 N Castro Ave, Unit 16

3028 N Castro Ave

Sedona Pointe Apartments

522 W Rillito St

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1 E Navajo Rd, Unit 1 E Navajo Rd Apt 3

1 E Navajo Rd, Unit 1 E Navajo Rd Apt 15

1 E Navajo Rd, Unit 1 E Navajo Rd Apt 14

1 E Navajo Rd, Unit 1 E Navajo Rd Apt 5
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Vista Hermosa Apartments

Cambridge Village Apartments

2933 N Geronimo Ave

1416 E Linden St

Blacklidge Flats

San Miguel Town Apartments

Hedrick Flats

1416 E Linden St

1119 E Silver St

Mountain Casitas
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Los Altos Apartments

Oakwood Terrace

Navajo Court Apartments

Cinnamon Square

1980 N Tyndall Ave

208 W Kelso St

Kelso Apartments

The Phoenix on Lowell

La Paloma Apartments

Sunpointe Gardens Apartments
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Sahuaro Apartments

Mission at Mohave

Fontana Apartments East

Fontana Courts Apartments

University Lee Apartments

2632 N Stone Ave

204 W Kelso St

Kelso Vista

Fontana East Apartments

Midtown on 1st
Tucson's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Central Tucson, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Tucson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Tucson Studio Apartments | $769 | $619 | $899 |
Central Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $830 | $639 | $999 |
| Central Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $950 | $1,600 |
| Central Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $1,450 | $1,519 |
| Central Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,100 | $2,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Tucson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Tucson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Tucson is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Central Tucson is Kelso Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Central Tucson costs $2,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Tucson?
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 35 regular apartments in Central Tucson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ
Written by: Larry Allen
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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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