Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (50 Rentals)

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Oakwood Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Terrace

2740 N Balboa AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Mountain Casitas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain Casitas

1240 E Fort Lowell RdTucson, AZ 85719
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Los Altos Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Altos Apartments

501 E Glenn StTucson, AZ 85705
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Cinnamon Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cinnamon Square

2545 N Geronimo AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Kelso Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kelso Apartments

297 W Kelso StTucson, AZ 85705
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Sahuaro Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sahuaro Apartments

510 W Sahuaro StTucson, AZ 85705
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The Landing on 2nd!
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Landing on 2nd!

3050 N 2nd AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Mission at Mohave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission at Mohave

319 E Mohave RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Midtown Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Commons

3450 N Stone AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Cambridge Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Village

2801 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85705
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455 W Kelso St
1 Bedroom Apartments

455 W Kelso St

455 W Kelso StTucson, AZ 85705
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Blackcherry
2 Bedroom Apartments

Blackcherry

1617-1637 E Blacklidge DrTucson, AZ 85719
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Midtown on 1st
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown on 1st

1920 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
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Central Tucson, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Tucson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Tucson area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Kelso Apartments priced from $695. Sahara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Central Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$699
Casa Del Coronado0x1Studio,1BA$709
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$750
Fontana Apartments EastOne bedroom / one bath1BR,1BA$799
Villas Los Duraznos1 X 11BR,1BA$799
Blacklidge FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
University Lee Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$800
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$818

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Tucson, AZ

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Tucson area is the $1.10 price per square foot 5 bedroom 2 bath Model at Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Central Tucson apartment is the PRELEASING: 2 Bed | 2 Bath GAME SUITE Apartment... Model at The U at Park starting at $800 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Tucson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute5 bedroom 2 bath5BR,2BA$1.10
The U at ParkPRELEASING: 2 Bed | 2 Bath GAME SUITE Apartment...2BR,2BA$0.45
Midtown on 1stC13BR,2BA$1.50
Villa Delano Apartment Homes** $49.00 MOVE IN ** Gated Community - Two Bedr...2BR,2BA$1.19
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Blacklidge FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Fontana Apartments EastOne bedroom / one bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
2554 N Park Ave, Unit 25542554 N Park Ave1BR,1BA$1.43
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.49

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Central Tucson, Tucson, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $818.

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 $6,300.

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 9 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 $802 which is $5,498 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Tucson.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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