Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Drexel Heights Valencia West Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (16 Rentals)

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Borden Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Borden Court

231 E 33rd StTucson, AZ 85713
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Spanish Trail Suites
Studio Apartments

Spanish Trail Suites

305 E Benson HwyTucson, AZ 85713
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Colores Del Sol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colores Del Sol

5933 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85706
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Tierra Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Ridge

6420 S Camino De La TierraTucson, AZ 85746
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Mission Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Apartments

8908-8936 S Nogales HwyTucson, AZ 85756
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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

3668 S Belmar AveTucson, AZ 85713
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Solano Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solano Springs

6340 S Santa Clara AveTucson, AZ 85706
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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5650 S Park AveTucson, AZ 85706

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Drexel Heights Valencia West, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Drexel Heights Valencia West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Drexel Heights Valencia West area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Mission Creek Apartments priced from $745. San Mateo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $773. Here are the most affordable Drexel Heights Valencia West apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission Creek Apartments1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$745
San MateoStudioStudio,1BA$773
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
Solano Springs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$781
Icon on Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$784

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drexel Heights Valencia West, AZ

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Drexel Heights Valencia West area is the $1.48 price per square foot Your new home is waiting for you at Valle del s... Model at Valle Del Sur in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Drexel Heights Valencia West apartment is the 2/2 Model at Brioso at the Bridges starting at $1,749 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the South Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Drexel Heights Valencia West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valle Del SurYour new home is waiting for you at Valle del s...3BR,2BA$1.48
Brioso at the Bridges2/22BR,2BA$1.68
The Apex - Tucson3+2 Down3BR,2BA$1.52
Solano Springs2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.58
Icon on Headley2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
Mountain Lakes Apartments"Descuentos especiales: Ahorre dinero en el alq...2BR,1BA$1.73
The Axis - Tucson Apartments2+1 Down2BR,1BA$1.50
Casa BellaOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.51
Buenas @ 1310 Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.75
Icon on Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona and customized analysis for West Tucson, AZ. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Drexel Heights Valencia West Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

11 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Drexel Heights Valencia West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Drexel Heights Valencia West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Drexel Heights Valencia West is under $846.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Drexel Heights Valencia West?

The cheapest apartment in Drexel Heights Valencia West is Mission Creek Apartments which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Drexel Heights Valencia West costs $2,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Drexel Heights Valencia West?

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 18 regular apartments in Drexel Heights Valencia West 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 Drexel Heights Valencia West?

Cheap apartments in Drexel Heights Valencia West have an average cost of $915 which is $1,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Drexel Heights Valencia West.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!