Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $619 (51 Rentals)

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Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch

Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

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Mountain Casitas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain Casitas

1240 E Fort Lowell RdTucson, AZ 85719
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Oakwood Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Terrace

2740 N Balboa AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Los Altos Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Altos Apartments

501 E Glenn StTucson, AZ 85705
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Cinnamon Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cinnamon Square

2545 N Geronimo AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Kelso Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kelso Apartments

297 W Kelso StTucson, AZ 85705
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La Paloma Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Paloma Apartments

3050 N 2nd AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Tucson Apartments: Top Neighborhoods for U of A & Pima College Student Renters

Find your perfect Tucson apartment! Get the short list of the safest, most affordable neighborhoods near U of A, PCC West, and PCC East, compiled by our 25-year local expert, Larry Allen.

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Kelso Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kelso Vista

450 W Kelso StTucson, AZ 85705
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Midtown on 1st
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown on 1st

1920 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 $829.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Tucson?

The cheapest apartment in Central Tucson is Sierra Madre Condos which is listed at $649, 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 30 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 $546 which is $1,599 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Tucson.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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Tucson Apartments: Top Neighborhoods for U of A and Pima College Student Renters

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Hi. Welcome to Tucson! I’m Larry, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. My wife and I relocated to this jewel in the desert from the Midwest more than a quarter-century ago.

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Leverage a Locals Insider Knowledge: Discover Tucson, Arizona

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.