Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duchess Plaza Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $800 (12 Rentals)

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Peak at Oro Valley
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$1,028 - $1,668
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Peak at Oro Valley

8215 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85704
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Arches at Oracle
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$1,099 - $1,674
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Arches at Oracle

5921 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85704
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Agave Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Agave Apartments

444 W Orange Grove RdTucson, AZ 85704
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Sunnyslope Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnyslope Apartments

150 E Hardy RdTucson, AZ 85704
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Mission Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Palms

951 W Orange Grove RdTucson, AZ 85704

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Duchess Plaza, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Duchess Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duchess Plaza area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Casas Adobes Apartments priced from $869. Catalina Crossing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Duchess Plaza apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casas Adobes Apartments1-STUStudio,1BA$869
Catalina Crossing ApartmentsMaster Suite1BR,1BA$949
Saddle RidgeS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$957
Agave ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,004
Peak at Oro Valley1A One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,028

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duchess Plaza, AZ

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duchess Plaza area is the $1.32 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Orange Tree Village in the in the La Canada - Magee neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Duchess Plaza apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath DELUXE Model at Park Place Apartments starting at $1,407 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the La Canada - Magee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duchess Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Orange Tree VillageThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.32
Park Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath DELUXE2BR,2BA$1.25
The Overlook At Pusch RidgeLantana2BR,2BA$1.17
Cortland North TucsonOcotillo1BR,1BA$1.69
Arches at Oracle2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.59
Villas at Montebella1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Catalina Crossing ApartmentsMaster Suite1BR,1BA$1.22
Mission PalmsA11BR,1BA$1.55
Peak at Oro Valley1B One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Agave ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.90

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Duchess Plaza, Tucson, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duchess Plaza Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Duchess Plaza?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duchess Plaza is under $1,310.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duchess Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in Duchess Plaza is Catalina Crossing Apartments which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Duchess Plaza costs $1,674.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duchess Plaza?

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 21 regular apartments in Duchess Plaza 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 Duchess Plaza?

Cheap apartments in Duchess Plaza have an average cost of $354 which is $1,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duchess Plaza.

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