Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (43 Rentals)

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property at 407 E Kelso St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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407 E Kelso St

TucsonAZ85705
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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 Sierra Madre Condos priced from $649. Park Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable Central Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$649
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34404Studio,1BA$679
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$691
The Phoenix on Lowell1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$815
Vista Hermosa Apartments1+1 Up1BR,1BA$829
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Tucson, AZ

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Tucson area is the $1.04 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 51807 Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Central Tucson apartment is the The MacDaddy Model at Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! starting at $1,599 with a $1.12 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 Bedroom 2 Bath - 518075BR,2BA$1.04
Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!The MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.12
Villa Delano ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom | At AZ 1st Realty, w...2BR,2BA$1.14
1607 E Mitchell St, Unit 16071607 E Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.46
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$1.14
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 48765Studio ,1BA$1.51
The Phoenix on Lowell1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Tucson

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Tucson?

There are currently 447 Apartments for Rent in Central Tucson, AZ with pricing that ranges from $599 to $3,254. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Tucson ranging from $649 to $3,475.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Tucson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Tucson ranges from $649 to $3,475 with an average monthly rent of $1,689.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Tucson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Tucson range from $849 to $3,254, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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