Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert Aire Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (46 Rentals)

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5815 E 28th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5815 E 28th St

5815 E 28th StTucson, AZ 85711
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5719 E 28th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5719 E 28th St

5719 E 28th StTucson, AZ 85711
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5754 E 28th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5754 E 28th St

5754 E 28th StTucson, AZ 85711

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5761 E 24th St
Studio Apartments

5761 E 24th St

5761 E 24th StTucson, AZ 85711
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Rosemont 4Plex
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosemont 4Plex

1838-1844 S Rosemont AveTucson, AZ 85711
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5802 E 28th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5802 E 28th St

5802 E 28th StTucson, AZ 85711
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5756 E 28th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5756 E 28th St

5756 E 28th StTucson, AZ 85711
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5716 E 23rd St
Studio Apartments

5716 E 23rd St

5716 E 23rd StTucson, AZ 85711

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5417 E 30th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5417 E 30th St

5417 E 30th StTucson, AZ 85711
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5822 E 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5822 E 24th St

5822 E 24th StTucson, AZ 85711
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5721 E 28th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5721 E 28th St

5721 E 28th StTucson, AZ 85711
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5608 E 26th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5608 E 26th St

5608 E 26th StTucson, AZ 85711
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Sahuara Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sahuara Apartments

1312 S Sahuara AveTucson, AZ 85711
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Broadway Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

20 N Leonora AveTucson, AZ 85711
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Vista De Catalina
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista De Catalina

5770 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85711
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Catalunya
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalunya

5180 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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Casa De Oro Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Oro Villas

5171 E 29th StTucson, AZ 85711
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Craycroft Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Craycroft Park

1725 S Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85711
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Aspen Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Grove

1501 S Woodland StTucson, AZ 85711
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East Wind Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

East Wind Apartments

1705-1804 S Jefferson AveTucson, AZ 85711
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5757 E 23rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5757 E 23rd St

5757 E 23rd StTucson, AZ 85711

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Cheapest Available Desert Aire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Desert Aire area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sienna Ridge priced from $599. Summit Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Desert Aire apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Aspen GroveAspen Grove - 1525-...Studio,1BA$695
The Circa ApartmentsFALL IN LOVE WITH OUR SPECIAL $99 first month r...Studio,1BA$745
Villas de la MontanaStudioStudio,1BA$789
The Enclave Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$794
Arcadia ParkTranquility1BR,1BA$849
The Condominium at Williams Centre ISorrento 2x12BR,1BA$1,294

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Aire, AZ

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desert Aire area is the $1.34 price per square foot Sorrento Remodeled 2x1 Model at The Condominium at Williams Centre I in the in the El G.H.E.K.O. neighborhood starting from $1,344. The second greatest value Desert Aire apartment is the Tranquility Model at Arcadia Park starting at $849 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Avondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desert Aire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Condominium at Williams Centre ISorrento Remodeled 2x12BR,1BA$1.34
Arcadia ParkTranquility1BR,1BA$1.28
Sienna Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Aspen GroveAspen Grove - 1517-...1BR,1BA$1.72
The Enclave Apartment HomesS1Studio ,1BA$1.97
Villas de la MontanaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.02
Summit RidgeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.82
The Circa ApartmentsFALL IN LOVE WITH OUR SPECIAL $99 first month r...Studio ,1BA$2.48

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desert Aire Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Desert Aire?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Desert Aire is at Sienna Ridge listed at $599.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Aire Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Aire Apartment is $749 at Summit Ridge.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Desert Aire Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Desert Aire is starting from $949 at Aspen Grove.

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