Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunbar Springs Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (79 Rentals)

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Oakwood Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Terrace

2740 N Balboa AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Euclid-Lee Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid-Lee Apartments

822 N Lee StTucson, AZ 85719
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Los Altos Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Altos Apartments

501 E Glenn StTucson, AZ 85705
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Cinnamon Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cinnamon Square

2545 N Geronimo AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Cherry Park Studios
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Park Studios

222 S Cherry AveTucson, AZ 85719
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Dunbar Springs, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dunbar Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dunbar Springs area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Union on Santa Rita priced from $650. Casa Del Coronado has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Dunbar Springs apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union on Santa RitaSteps from University of Arizona - Shared 1x1 A...1BR,1BA$650
Casa Del Coronado0x1Studio,1BA$699
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$699
Sunpointe Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$705
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$710
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$761
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Lantana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1BR,1BA$829
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$840
University ManorFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunbar Springs, AZ

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dunbar Springs area is the $0.25 price per square foot Belmont 6x6 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $599. The second greatest value Dunbar Springs apartment is the 2 BED Model at The U at Park starting at $800 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dunbar Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at TucsonBelmont 6x66BR,6BA$0.25
The U at Park2 BED2BR,2BA$0.45
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR,3BA$1.11
Midtown on 1stC1 Renovated3BR,2BA$1.40
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Highland Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.39
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Union on Santa RitaSteps from University of Arizona - Shared 1x1 A...1BR,1BA$1.08
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.49
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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Dunbar Springs, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #16

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Dunbar Springs, Tucson, and the greater Tucson area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Dunbar Springs Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dunbar Springs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dunbar Springs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dunbar Springs is under $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dunbar Springs?

The cheapest apartment in Dunbar Springs is Union on Santa Rita which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Dunbar Springs costs $6,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dunbar Springs?

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 138 regular apartments in Dunbar Springs 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 Dunbar Springs?

Cheap apartments in Dunbar Springs have an average cost of $1,086 which is $5,214 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunbar Springs.

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