
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $440 (50 Rentals)


302 W Flores St, Unit 3

1649 E Lester St

102 E Mohave Rd

102 E Mohave Rd

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 118

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 121

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 105

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 206

208 W Kelso St
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The Phoenix on Lowell

3028 N Castro Ave, Unit 5

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Cambridge Village Apartments

2933 N Geronimo Ave

522 W Rillito St

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Navajo Court Apartments

Cinnamon Square

114 E Blacklidge Dr

1980 N Tyndall Ave

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1 E Navajo Rd
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Kelso Apartments

Sunpointe Gardens Apartments

455 W Kelso St

La Paloma Apartments

319 E Blacklidge Dr

Sahuaro Apartments

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Mission at Mohave

124-132 E Jacinto St

Fontana Courts Apartments
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University Lee Apartments

315-319 E Blacklidge Dr

204 W Kelso St

Kelso Vista

Midtown Commons

Fontana East Apartments

Midtown on 1st

1120 E Water St

95 W Windsor St

872 E Glenn St
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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 | $749 | $599 | $799 |
Central Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $826 | $440 | $999 |
| Central Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,188 | $895 | $1,800 |
| Central Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $800 | $1,610 |
| Central Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $2,095 | $2,095 |
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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 $840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Central Tucson is The Phoenix on Lowell which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Central Tucson costs $2,145.
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 29 regular apartments in Central Tucson 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 Central Tucson?
Cheap apartments in Central Tucson have an average cost of $562 which is $1,583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Tucson.
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