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$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3020 N Park Ave

TucsonAZ85719

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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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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. Sierra Madre Condos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$699
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$761
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 43011Studio,1BA$779
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$836
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$840
Midtown CommonsSpacious One-Bedroom Living Made Simple1BR,1BA$850
Villa Delano ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom | At AZ 1st Realty, w...2BR,2BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Tucson, AZ

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Tucson area is the $1.12 price per square foot The MacDaddy Model at Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Central Tucson apartment is the 2818 N Fontana Ave Model at 2818 N Fontana Ave, Unit 2818 N Fontana Ave starting at $1,300 with a $1.37 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.
Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!The MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.12
2818 N Fontana Ave, Unit 2818 N Fontana Ave2818 N Fontana Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Villa Delano ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom | At AZ 1st Realty, w...2BR,2BA$1.02
1607 E Mitchell St, Unit 16071607 E Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.46
602-610 E Lester St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.54
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Midtown Commons1X1PR1BR,1BA$1.53
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.23
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34404Studio ,1BA$1.51

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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 $895.

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 $2,170.

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

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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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