Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunbar Springs Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (88 Rentals)

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property at 1345 E Grant Rd

$830 - $1,375

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1345 E Grant Rd

TucsonAZ85719

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415 E 23rd St, Unit 1
$1,100
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415 E 23rd St, Unit 1

415 E 23rd StTucson, AZ 85713
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Union on 6th
$1,125 - $3,075
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Union on 6th

316 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85705
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property at 615 E Helen St

$1,200 - $1,750

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615 E Helen St

TucsonAZ85705
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Oakwood Terrace
Studio to 2 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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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 4 Beds unit found at Zona Verde Apartments priced from $595. Sahara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Dunbar Springs apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$595
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$599
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$649
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 29791Studio,1BA$679
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$714
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Welcome to The Flats Downtown!1StuStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunbar Springs, AZ

As of March 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunbar Springs area is the $0.46 price per square foot Stafford 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $919. The second greatest value Dunbar Springs apartment is the 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) Model at Zona Verde Apartments starting at $595 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the North University 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 TucsonStafford 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.46
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.34
Stone Avenue StandardThe MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.05
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.37
Urbane3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
1 and 2 Bedrooms Great Location with Community Pool and Onsite Laundry! 1/2 of Mile from U of A2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260472BR,1BA$1.23
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.90
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34

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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!

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 $799.

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

The cheapest apartment in Dunbar Springs is Kelso Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Dunbar Springs costs $1,711.

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 376 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 $1,381 which is $330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunbar Springs.

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