Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cragin-Keeling Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (59 Rentals)

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property at 1345 E Grant Rd

$830 - $1,375

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1345 E Grant Rd

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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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 The Fountains priced from $679. Copper House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $690. Here are the most affordable Cragin-Keeling apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Fountains0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 29153Studio,1BA$679
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio,1BA$690
Equinox on Prince Apartments0X1RStudio,1BA$699
The Lowell Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 387921BR,1BA$709
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$719
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$750
El Dorado ApartmentsStudio - FIRST MONTH $99!Studio,1BA$779
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 43011Studio,1BA$779
Treehouse ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$829
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$834

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cragin-Keeling, AZ

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cragin-Keeling area is the $1.21 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Casa Presidio Apartments in the in the Cragin-Keeling neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Cragin-Keeling apartment is the 2818 N Fontana Ave Model at 2818 N Fontana Ave, Unit 2818 N Fontana Ave starting at $1,300 with a $1.37 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.
Casa Presidio ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
2818 N Fontana Ave, Unit 2818 N Fontana Ave2818 N Fontana Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Fontana Apartments EastTwo Bedroom /One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
1607 E Mitchell St, Unit 16071607 E Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.46
Welcome to Wasko Modern!1X1D1BR,1BA$1.53
The Lowell Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 337181BR,1BA$1.21
Blacklidge FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio ,1BA$1.08
The Fountains0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26060Studio ,1BA$1.23
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34404Studio ,1BA$1.51

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Cragin-Keeling, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #96

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $834.

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 $709, while the average apartment in Cragin-Keeling costs $2,250.

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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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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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