Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (33 Rentals)

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415 E 5th St, Unit 3
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415 E 5th St, Unit 3

415 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85705
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700 N 7th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 N 7th Ave

700 N 7th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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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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Julian Drew Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Julian Drew Lofts

182 E Broadway BlvdTucson, 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 2 Beds unit found at Westwood Apartments priced from $495. Sahara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 648472BR,1BA$495
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$649
700 N 7th AveUpdated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$810
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$925
Railroad in TucsonUnit number 11BR,1BA$975
The Link at 4th AveJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,169
Agave 350A31BR,1BA$1,275
Monier ApartmentsStudio - A1 ALTStudio,1BA$1,338
Lantana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tucson, AZ

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tucson area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at University Rincon in the in the Downtown Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Tucson apartment is the Flash 894 2 Bed Model at The Flash Tucson Residential starting at $1,445 with a $1.62 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.
University Rincon2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.85
The Flash Tucson ResidentialFlash 894 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
Zona Rio2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 600212BR,1BA$1.64
Lantana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.84
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.61
Railroad in TucsonUnit number 11BR,1BA$2.05
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio ,1BA$2.06
SaharaStudio 340AStudio ,1BA$2.06
700 N 7th AveUpdated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio ,1BA$2.11

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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 $1,399.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tucson is Zona Rio which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in Downtown Tucson costs $2,574.

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 109 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 $1,512 which is $1,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tucson.

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