
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunbar Springs Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $395 (197 Rentals)
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Westwood Apartments

455 West Kelso Street

810 E 9th St, Unit 3

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Blue Agave Apartments

Sahara

201 W Kelso St

Park Vista Apartments

2750 N Balboa Ave

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1119 E 12th St, Unit Studio
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838 E Adams St

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1006 W Huron St

1070 E Miles St

522 W Rillito St

Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A

oLiv Tucson

2506 N Castro Ave

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Lantana Apartments

2439 N Fontana Ave

1641 N Euclid Ave

The Flats at Julian Drew Block

Parkside Terrace Apartments

648 E Speedway Blvd

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The Link at 4th Ave

Presidio Palms Apartments

One North Fifth Apartments

Mountain Plaza Apartments

1810 E Blacklidge Dr

2814 N Fontana Ave

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Railroad in Tucson

55 N Cherry Ave

University Gardens Apartments

1014 E 12th St
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303 E Lester St

1366 N Riverview Blvd

1231 E 25th St

41 E Speedway Blvd

1303-1313 W Cedar St

2841 N Euclid Ave

646-648 E 8th St

26 E Glenn St, Unit 26

648 E 8th St

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1601 E Mitchell St, Unit 1601
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Dunbar Springs, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dunbar Springs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Springs Studio Apartments | $1,007 | $549 | $2,599 |
| Dunbar Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $589 | $2,900 |
| Dunbar Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,643 | $395 | $2,750 |
| Dunbar Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $699 | $3,600 |
| Dunbar Springs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $495 | $4,400 |
| Dunbar Springs 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $796 | $2,900 |
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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 $495. Westwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $549. Here are the most affordable Dunbar Springs apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zona Verde Apartments | 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) | 4BR,4BA | $495 |
| Westwood Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 72825 | Studio,1BA | $549 |
| 115 E. Alturas Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $575 |
| 455 West Kelso Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 83655 | 1BR,1BA | $589 |
| Blue Agave Apartments | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Sunpointe Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Sahara | Studio 340B | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| 201-211 W Kelso St, Tucson, AZ 85705 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Kelso 208 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 2736-2742 N Stone Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunbar Springs, AZ
As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunbar Springs area is the $0.28 price per square foot 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) Model at Zona Verde Apartments in the in the North University neighborhood starting from $495. The second greatest value Dunbar Springs apartment is the D7-Townhome Model at Aspire Tucson: Off-Campus Student Housing starting at $1,565 with a $0.95 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zona Verde Apartments | 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.28 |
| Aspire Tucson: Off-Campus Student Housing | D7-Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $0.95 |
| Cottages at Tucson | Birchmore 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.00 |
| The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Chelsea | 3BR,3BA | $0.99 |
| 420 Glenn | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Parkside Terrace Apartments | 2bd 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Junction at Ironhorse | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| 916 S 4th Avenue - Casitas Del Oeste | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 2736-2742 N Stone Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 455 West Kelso Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 83676 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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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 $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dunbar Springs?
The cheapest apartment in Dunbar Springs is 455 West Kelso Street which is listed at $589, while the average apartment in Dunbar Springs costs $1,315.
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 538 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 $1,312 which is $3 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunbar Springs.
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