
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $850 (19 Rentals)


2814 N Fontana Ave, Unit 2814 N Fontana Ave B

2814 N Fontana Ave

2842 N Los Altos Ave

81 E Laguna St

2515 N Geronimo Ave
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2511 N Fontana Ave
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 | $718 | $599 | $799 |
| Central Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $810 | $619 | $999 |
Central Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $850 | $1,850 |
| Central Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $849 | $2,341 |
| Central Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $1,695 | $2,250 |
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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 Kelso Apartments which is listed at $850, 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.
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