Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Drexel Heights Valencia West Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (26 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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Santa Cruz
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Cruz

3601 S 16th StTucson, AZ 85713
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Palomino Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palomino Crossing

750 E Irvington RdTucson, AZ 85714
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Verde Plaza
3 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Plaza

2424 S Cottonwood LnTucson, AZ 85713

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 Santa Cruz River Apartments priced from $749. The Missions at Sentinel Peak has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Drexel Heights Valencia West apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Cruz River Apartments1X11BR,1BA$749
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
San MateoStudioStudio,1BA$777
Icon on Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$784
Mission TierraCatalina1BR,1BA$799
Tierra Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$811
Palomino Crossing1x11BR,1BA$835
Mission Creek ApartmentsUpgraded 1x11BR,1BA$845
Icon on Midvale1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
Casa BellaOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$849

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

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Drexel Heights Valencia West area is the $1.09 price per square foot Fall In Love at Valle Del Sur! Call us today! (... Model at Valle Del Sur in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Drexel Heights Valencia West apartment is the Tanque Verde Townhome Model at Mission Tierra starting at $1,949 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Holiday Isle 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 SurFall In Love at Valle Del Sur! Call us today! (...4BR,2BA$1.09
Mission TierraTanque Verde Townhome4BR,2BA$1.49
The Apex - Tucson$99 First Months Rent! Call today3BR,2BA$1.52
Rio Seco Apartments2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.38
Mountain Lakes Apartments(*.*) VENGAN AL OPEN HOUSE 6/20 & 6.27 ALL DAY ...2BR,1BA$1.73
Palomar Apartment HomesHilton1BR,1BA$1.72
Casa BellaOne Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1.68
Icon on Midvale1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
The Axis - Tucson ApartmentsFIRST MONTH HALF OFF WITH APPROVED CREDIT!!1BR,1BA$1.55
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 $849.

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

The cheapest apartment in Drexel Heights Valencia West is Santa Cruz River Apartments which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Drexel Heights Valencia West costs $2,180.

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 20 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 $324 which is $1,856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Drexel Heights Valencia West.

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