Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (17 Rentals)

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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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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 $599. 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 340AStudio,1BA$599
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$825
One North Fifth ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$835
Presidio Palms ApartmentsStudio - Type A GL PatioStudio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tucson, AZ

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tucson area is the $1.76 price per square foot B1 Model at 255 North in the in the Menlo Park neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Downtown Tucson apartment is the B3 Model at Agave 350 starting at $1,675 with a $2.00 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.
255 NorthB12BR,2BA$1.76
Agave 350B32BR,2BA$2.00
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 285332BR,1BA$1.42
Two East CongressIsabellaStudio ,1BA$2.29
Junction at IronhorseA11BR,1BA$2.30
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00
One North Fifth ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$1.90
Lantana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1BR,1BA$2.03
SaharaStudio 340BStudio ,1BA$1.93

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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!

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 $1,075.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tucson is Lantana Apartments which is listed at $849, 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 136 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 $1,732 which is $2,668 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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.