Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $799 (2 Rentals)
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Downtown Tucson, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Tucson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Tucson Studio Apartments | $1,021 | $699 | $2,022 |
Downtown Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $900 | $2,097 |
Downtown Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $815 | $2,750 |
Downtown Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $799 | $3,600 |
Downtown Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,654 | $675 | $4,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Tucson, Tucson, AZ
Ranked #60
Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Tucson, Tucson, AZ
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
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Getting Around the Downtown Tucson Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
100 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tucson is 255 North which is listed at $1,799, while the average apartment in Downtown Tucson costs $4,400.
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 102 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 $1,376 which is $3,024 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tucson.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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