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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 | $1,049 | $699 | $1,566 |
| Downtown Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $849 | $2,535 |
| Downtown Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $815 | $2,750 |
Downtown Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $799 | $3,600 |
| Downtown Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,626 | $699 | $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 $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tucson is 255 North which is listed at $1,820, while the average apartment in Downtown Tucson costs $2,800.
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 130 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 $1,533 which is $1,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tucson.
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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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