Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duffy Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $300 (104 Rentals)

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2345 N Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85712
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923 N Swan Rd
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923 N Swan Rd

923 N Swan RdTucson, AZ 85711
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Duffy, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Duffy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duffy area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at La Hacienda Apartment Homes priced from $529. Mountain Shadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Duffy apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Hacienda Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$529
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Riverstone1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$639
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
BELLA FLORA1 STUStudio,1BA$689
Miramonte Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duffy, AZ

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duffy area is the $0.99 price per square foot 4 Beds, 3 Baths Model at LUXURY DUPLEX in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Duffy apartment is the Sunset Model at Sabrina's Place starting at $1,199 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Sam Hughes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duffy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LUXURY DUPLEX4 Beds, 3 Baths4BR,3BA$0.99
Sabrina's PlaceSunset3BR,2BA$1.09
The Van BurenOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.01
4424 Bellevue Newly Renovated Apartments with All Appliances Included!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Icon Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Carondelet ApartmentsThe Metro1BR,1BA$1.20
Ridgepointe ApartmentsA1 | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Arcadia ParkTranquility1BR,1BA$1.21
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.21

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duffy Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Duffy?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duffy is under $695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duffy?

The cheapest apartment in Duffy is Riverstone which is listed at $639, while the average apartment in Duffy costs $1,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duffy?

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 34 regular apartments in Duffy 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 Duffy?

Cheap apartments in Duffy have an average cost of $249 which is $1,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duffy.

Expert Rental Resources

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