
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Desert Aire Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $619 (17 Rentals)


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Desert Aire, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Desert Aire?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Desert Aire Studio Apartments | $762 | $549 | $1,039 |
Desert Aire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $947 | $619 | $1,335 |
Desert Aire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $799 | $1,630 |
Desert Aire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $1,399 | $1,539 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desert Aire Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Desert Aire?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Desert Aire is under $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Desert Aire?
The cheapest apartment in Desert Aire is Summit Ridge which is listed at $619, while the average apartment in Desert Aire costs $1,469.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Desert Aire?
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 6 regular apartments in Desert Aire that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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