Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (37 Rentals)

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Union on 6th
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$1,125 - $3,125
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Union on 6th

316 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85705
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$1,385 - $1,795

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$1,385 - $1,795
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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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311 N 3rd Ave

TucsonAZ85705
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700 N 7th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 N 7th Ave

700 N 7th AveTucson, AZ 85705
Student Housing

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Zona Rio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zona Rio

1001 W St Mary" StTucson, AZ 85745
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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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San Carlos
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Carlos

71 E 13th StTucson, AZ 85701
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West End Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West End Station

855 W Congress StTucson, AZ 85745
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The Julian Drew
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Julian Drew

182 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85701
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VFW Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

VFW Lofts

124 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85701

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Sentinel Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sentinel Plaza

125 S Linda AveTucson, AZ 85745
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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 $699. Junction at Ironhorse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$699
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
700 N 7th AveUpdated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
One North FifthS1Studio,1BA$850
Lantana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$859
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$899
Railroad in TucsonUnit 121BR,1BA$975
Union on 6thStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tucson, AZ

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tucson area is the $1.60 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 43223 Model at Westwood Apartments in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Downtown Tucson apartment is the 519 S 5th Ave Model at 519 S 5th Ave, Unit 519 starting at $1,150 with a $1.53 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.
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 432232BR,1BA$1.60
519 S 5th Ave, Unit 519519 S 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.67
Presidio Palms ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Type B1BR,1BA$2.04
The FlashFlash 663 1 bed1BR,1BA$1.80
515 S 5th Ave, Unit 515 South 5th Avenue515 S 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.77
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Herbert ResidentialOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Lantana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$1.88
One North FifthS1Studio ,1BA$1.93

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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 Zona Rio which is listed at $770, 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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.