Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cragin-Keeling Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (71 Rentals)

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property at 2220 E Grant Rd

$995 - $2,195

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2220 E Grant Rd

TucsonAZ85719

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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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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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La Paloma Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Paloma Apartments

3050 N 2nd AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Mission at Mohave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission at Mohave

319 E Mohave RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Midtown on 1st
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown on 1st

1920 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
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Blackcherry
2 Bedroom Apartments

Blackcherry

1617-1637 E Blacklidge DrTucson, AZ 85719

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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 1 Bed unit found at Villas los Duraznos priced from $679. The Fountains has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Cragin-Keeling apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas los DuraznosStudio1BR,1BA$679
The Fountains0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26063Studio,1BA$699
Equinox on Prince Apartments0X1RStudio,1BA$699
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$708
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 51657Studio,1BA$725
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$750
Sandstone Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A Floorplan Premium1BR,1BA$799
315-319 E Blacklidge Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$825
The Lowell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 491532BR,1BA$899
Waters Edge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 319712BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cragin-Keeling, AZ

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cragin-Keeling 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 Cragin-Keeling 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 Cragin-Keeling 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
Casa Presidio ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
1615 E Adelaide Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.44
Waters Edge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 733462BR,1BA$1.38
Wasko Modern ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Blacklidge CourtTownhouse2BR,1BA$1.14
The Lowell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 679292BR,1BA$1.27
The Fountains1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 662201BR,1BA$1.48
315-319 E Blacklidge Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.50

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cragin-Keeling, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #85

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

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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 $899.

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

The cheapest apartment in Cragin-Keeling is Villas los Duraznos which is listed at $679, while the average apartment in Cragin-Keeling costs $2,522.

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 36 regular apartments in Cragin-Keeling that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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