Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (38 Rentals)

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property at 455 W Kelso St

$619 - $800

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455 W Kelso St

TucsonAZ85705

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property at 407 E Kelso St

$1,200

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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 Studio unit found at Cambridge Village Apartments priced from $691. The Phoenix on Lowell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Central Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$691
The Phoenix on Lowell1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
1 E Navajo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 51657Studio,1BA$725
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
315-319 E Blacklidge Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$825
Midtown CommonsStudiPRStudio,1BA$825
Vista Hermosa Apartments1+1 Up1BR,1BA$829
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Tucson, AZ

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Tucson area is the $1.08 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 51807 Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Central Tucson apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 839 E Waverly St starting at $1,450 with a $1.32 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$1.08
839 E Waverly St3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.32
1615 E Adelaide Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.44
Villa Delano Apartments$49.00 APPLICATION | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom ...2BR,2BA$1.19
Blacklidge CourtTownhouse2BR,1BA$1.14
1 E Navajo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.12
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48
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 439 Apartments for Rent in Central Tucson, AZ with pricing that ranges from $440 to $2,900. There are also 110 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Tucson ranging from $600 to $4,495.

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 $600 to $4,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,613.

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 $800 to $1,610, 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 $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,095.

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