
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $425 (97 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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315-319 E Blacklidge Dr

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Fontana Courts Apartments

124-132 E Jacinto St

2528 N. Fontana Avenue

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501-507 E Jacinto St

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208 W Ventura St

130 E Delano St

535 E Jacinto St

Kelso 204

204 W Kelso St
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1120 E Water St

1007 E Silver St

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308 E Alturas St
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2837 N Euclid Ave

2632 N Stone

2632 N Stone Ave

77 E Laguna St

89 E Laguna St

2415 N. Geronimo

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Blackcherry

427 E Delano St
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610 E Lester St

425 E Delano St

411 E Delano St

402-404 E Yavapai Rd

1501-1503 E. Fort Lowell Road

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872 E Glenn St

117 E Laguna St

26 E Glenn St
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420 Glenn

407 E Kelso St
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 | $769 | $695 | $799 |
| Central Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $811 | $579 | $1,499 |
| Central Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,159 | $850 | $1,695 |
| Central Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $800 | $1,599 |
| Central Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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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 $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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