Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Manor Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (23 Rentals)

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1631 W Hegel Ln
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1631 W Hegel Ln

1631 W Hegel LnTucson, AZ 85705
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Flamingo Palms
Studio Apartments

Flamingo Palms

1455 W Prince RdTucson, AZ 85705

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Duplex
Studio Apartments

Duplex

1036 W Prince RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Continental West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Continental West

3740 N Romero RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Desert Winds
Studio Apartments

Desert Winds

4510 N La Cholla BlvdTucson, AZ 85705
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Cielo Vista
Studio Apartments

Cielo Vista

1135 W Prince RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Lamplighter MHP
Studio Apartments

Lamplighter MHP

3431 N Flowing Wells RdTucson, AZ 85705

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701 W Thurber
Studio Apartments

701 W Thurber

701 W ThurberTucson, AZ 85705
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Thurber Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thurber Terrace

750 W Thurber RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Cottonwood Manor, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottonwood Manor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottonwood Manor area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sage Canyon priced from $700. Mountain Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Cottonwood Manor apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage CanyonStudioStudio,1BA$700
Mountain Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Aventura ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$857
60 On Roger ApartmentsOne bedroom / one bath1BR,1BA$895
Rio Antigua Townhomes2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2BA$1,660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood Manor, AZ

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood Manor area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Rio Antigua Townhomes in the in the Flowing Wells neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value Cottonwood Manor apartment is the Two Bedroom /One Bathroom Model at 60 On Roger Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Flowing Wells neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottonwood Manor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rio Antigua Townhomes2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.42
60 On Roger ApartmentsTwo Bedroom /One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Mountain Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Aventura ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.85
Sage CanyonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.05

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottonwood Manor Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cottonwood Manor?

The cheapest apartment in Cottonwood Manor is Mountain Ridge Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Cottonwood Manor costs $1,101.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cottonwood Manor?

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 8 regular apartments in Cottonwood Manor that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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