Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cragin-Keeling Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (53 Rentals)

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property at 3020 N Park Ave

$855

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3020 N Park Ave

TucsonAZ85719

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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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El Dorado Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

2440 E Glenn StTucson, AZ 85719
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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 $679. 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$679
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio,1BA$690
Equinox on Prince Apartments0X1RStudio,1BA$699
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 43011Studio,1BA$705
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$750
El Dorado ApartmentsStudio - FIRST MONTH $99!Studio,1BA$779
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$815
Treehouse ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$829
Sandstone Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A Floorplan1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cragin-Keeling, AZ

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cragin-Keeling 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 Cragin-Keeling apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 50621 Model at Waters Edge Apartments starting at $955 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Cragin-Keeling 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$1.04
Waters Edge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 506212BR,1BA$1.05
Las Brisas Apartment HomesB2 Casitas2BR,2BA$1.62
The Lowell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 283262BR,1BA$1.06
1607 E Mitchell St, Unit 16071607 E Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.39
Blacklidge FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
The Fountains1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 445111BR,1BA$1.35
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio ,1BA$1.08
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 51657Studio ,1BA$1.51
Villas los DuraznosStudio1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cragin-Keeling, Tucson, AZ

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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 $849.

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 $2,300.

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

Expert Rental Resources

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