Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $425 (97 Rentals)

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property at 208 W Kelso St
$650
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208 W Kelso St

TucsonAZ85705
property at 2750 N Balboa Ave
$695 - $870
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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2750 N Balboa Ave

TucsonAZ85705
property at 3142 N Balboa Ave
$700 - $800
1 Bedroom Rentals
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3142 N Balboa Ave

TucsonAZ85705

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property at 1741 N 6th Ave
$1,095 - $1,800
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1741 N 6th Ave

TucsonAZ85705
property at 407 E Kelso St
$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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407 E Kelso St

TucsonAZ85705
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Oakwood Terrace
Studio to 2 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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El Sol Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Sol Apartments

2115 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85705

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Kelso 208
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kelso 208

208 W Kelso StTucson, AZ 85705
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Hedrick1631
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hedrick1631

1631-1645 E Hedrick DrTucson, AZ 85719
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Sahuaro Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sahuaro Apartments

510 W Sahuaro StTucson, AZ 85705
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10thAve1920
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10thAve1920

1920 N 10th 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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1 E Navajo Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1 E Navajo Rd

1 E Navajo RdTucson, AZ 85705

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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 Studio unit found at 115 E. Alturas Street priced from $575. 455 West Kelso Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $579. Here are the most affordable Central Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
115 E. Alturas Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$575
455 West Kelso Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 836391BR,1BA$579
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
201-211 W Kelso St, Tucson, AZ 857050BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Kelso 2081BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Hedrick16310BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$691
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
1 E Navajo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
10thAve19201BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Tucson, AZ

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Tucson area is the $1.08 price per square foot 5 bed / 2 bath Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Central Tucson apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 420 Glenn starting at $1,100 with a $0.98 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 Villas5 bed / 2 bath5BR,2BA$1.08
420 Glenn2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.98
The U at Park - Near The U of A2x22BR,2BA$0.87
Parkside Terrace Apartments2bd 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.05
2837 N Euclid Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.16
2528 N. Fontana Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
1 E Navajo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.07
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
455 West Kelso Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 836761BR,1BA$1.05
Kelso 2081BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14

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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 $695.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Tucson is 455 West Kelso Street which is listed at $579, while the average apartment in Central Tucson costs $900.

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 19 regular apartments in Central Tucson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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