Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cragin-Keeling Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Mountain Casitas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain Casitas

1240 E Fort Lowell RdTucson, AZ 85719
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Los Altos Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Altos Apartments

501 E Glenn StTucson, AZ 85705
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Cinnamon Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cinnamon Square

2545 N Geronimo AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Cypress Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Court

1926-1944 N Tucson BlvdTucson, AZ 85716
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The Landing on 2nd!
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Landing on 2nd!

3050 N 2nd AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Cragin-Keeling, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cragin-Keeling Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cragin-Keeling area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Villas Los Duraznos priced from $679. The Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Cragin-Keeling apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$679
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$700
The Fountains0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26262Studio,1BA$705
The Lowell Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260951BR,1BA$729
Sandstone Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A Floorplan1BR,1BA$789

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cragin-Keeling, AZ

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cragin-Keeling area is the $1.21 price per square foot C1LUXC Model at Waters Edge in the in the Cragin-Keeling neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Cragin-Keeling apartment is the Two Bedroom /One Bathroom Model at Fontana Apartments East starting at $1,250 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cragin-Keeling apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waters EdgeC1LUXC2BR,2BA$1.21
Fontana Apartments EastTwo Bedroom /One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Midtown on 1stB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.23
Copper House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260741BR,1BA$1.05
1603 E Mitchell St, Unit 16031603 E Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.46
Vertical North Apartments2X1R2BR,1BA$1.40
Welcome to Wasko Modern!1X1D1BR,1BA$1.45
The Lowell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 261002BR,1BA$1.24
The Fountains1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260571BR,1BA$1.28
Mission at Mohave1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cragin-Keeling, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #83

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States, including Tucson. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cragin-Keeling Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cragin-Keeling?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cragin-Keeling is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cragin-Keeling?

The cheapest apartment in Cragin-Keeling is The Lowell Apartments which is listed at $729, while the average apartment in Cragin-Keeling costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cragin-Keeling?

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 37 regular apartments in Cragin-Keeling 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 Cragin-Keeling?

Cheap apartments in Cragin-Keeling have an average cost of $410 which is $3,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cragin-Keeling.

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

Written by: Larry Allen

I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!