Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Don Martin Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Don Martin Apartments

605 E 9th StTucson, AZ 85705
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Zona Rio
1 Bedroom Apartments

Zona Rio

1001 W St Mary" StTucson, AZ 85745
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The Flash
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flash

834 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85701
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Downtown Tucson, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Tucson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Tucson area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sahara priced from $739. Lantana Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$739
Lantana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1BR,1BA$829
Presidio Palms ApartmentsStudio - Type A ULStudio,1BA$899
Welcome to The Flats Downtown!1StuStudio,1BA$899
The Link at 4th AveStudioStudio,1BA$907

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tucson, AZ

As of August 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tucson area is the $1.85 price per square foot 1 Bed 1.5 Bath B Model at McCormick in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,115. The second greatest value Downtown Tucson apartment is the Loft A Model at VFW Lofts starting at $2,199 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the South Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Tucson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
McCormick1 Bed 1.5 Bath B1BR,1.5BA$1.85
VFW LoftsLoft A1BR,1.5BA$2.13
913 W Congress St, Unit Congress Duplex 2913 W Congress St2BR,1BA$1.88
131 N Palomas Ave131 N Palomas Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
152 W University Blvd, Unit 152 W University152 W University Blvd2BR,1BA$1.60
255 NorthA21BR,1BA$2.09
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.66
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio ,1BA$2.09
One North FifthStudio LoftStudio ,1BA$2.14
Lantana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1BR,1BA$1.98

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Downtown Tucson, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #79

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Tucson?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tucson is Lantana Apartments which is listed at $829, 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 81 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 $1,451 which is $2,949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tucson.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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