
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $880 (22 Rentals)


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Railroad in Tucson

Lantana Apartments

One North Fifth Apartments

The Flats at Julian Drew Block

37 E University Blvd

The Link at 4th Ave
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West End Station

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12 E University Blvd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Tucson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Tucson Studio Apartments | $959 | $649 | $1,488 |
Downtown Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $880 | $2,425 |
| Downtown Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,041 | $495 | $3,475 |
| Downtown Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $719 | $4,694 |
| Downtown Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $575 | $4,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Tucson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Tucson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Tucson is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tucson is Zona Rio which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in Downtown Tucson costs $2,547.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Tucson?
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 105 regular apartments in Downtown Tucson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Tucson?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Tucson have an average cost of $1,480 which is $1,067 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tucson.
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