
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $725 (16 Rentals)


2750 N Balboa Ave

Park Vista Apartments

Oakwood Terrace

Fontana Place Apartments
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115 E. Alturas Street

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Sunpointe Gardens Apartments

201-211 W Kelso St, Tucson, AZ 85705

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Cambridge Village Apartments

Sahuaro Apartments

232 W Flores St

208 W Ventura St

Midtown Commons
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Tucson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Central Tucson Studio Apartments | $803 | $725 | $900 |
| Central Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $804 | $599 | $1,095 |
| Central Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,157 | $850 | $1,695 |
| Central Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,244 | $800 | $1,599 |
| Central Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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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 $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Central Tucson is 115 E. Alturas Street which is listed at $575, 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 18 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 $419 which is $481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Tucson.
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