Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (30 Rentals)

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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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Sahuaro Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sahuaro Apartments

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

The Landing on 2nd!

3050 N 2nd AveTucson, 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 Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave priced from $625. College Town Tucson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Central Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
College Town Tucson1300 - College Town Tucson - $1,410| 2x2 Bed/2x...2BR,2BA$625
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$649
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$685
Casa Del Coronadoccr_0x1Studio,1BA$699
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$786
Mission at Mohave1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$810
Vista Hermosa1+1 Up1BR,1BA$829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Tucson, AZ

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Tucson area is the $1.12 price per square foot ** FALL INTO SAVINGS ** Gated Community - Two B... Model at Villa Delano Apartment Homes in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,005. The second greatest value Central Tucson apartment is the B2 Renovated Model at Midtown on 1st starting at $1,250 with a $1.40 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.
Villa Delano Apartment Homes** FALL INTO SAVINGS ** Gated Community - Two B...2BR,2BA$1.12
Midtown on 1stB2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.40
The U at ParkPrivate Bedroom in a 2 Bedroom LIMITED TIME OFF...2BR,2BA$0.90
1611 E Mitchell St, Unit 1611 E Mitchell Street1611 E Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.47
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Blacklidge FlatsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42
Mission at Mohave1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.37

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Tucson, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #68

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $829.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Tucson is Sunpointe Gardens Apartments which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in Central Tucson costs $2,547.

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 27 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 $414 which is $2,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Tucson.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.