Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunbar Springs Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (150 Rentals)

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property at 1229 N 4th Ave

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1229 N 4th Ave

TucsonAZ85705

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property at 1703 E 13th St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1703 E 13th St

TucsonAZ85719
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15 W 5th St
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15 W 5th St

15 W 5th StTucson, AZ 85705
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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 Studio unit found at Sahara priced from $649. Park Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable Dunbar Springs apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 285Studio,1BA$649
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34404Studio,1BA$679
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$699
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$731
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$761
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunbar Springs, AZ

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunbar Springs area is the $0.52 price per square foot Lumpkin 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $929. 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 $845 with a $0.48 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 TucsonLumpkin 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.52
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.48
Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!The MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.12
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.32
2818 N Fontana Ave, Unit 2818 N Fontana Ave2818 N Fontana Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.37
1607 E Mitchell St, Unit 16071607 E Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.46
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.23

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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 $770.

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 $1,695.

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 466 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 $1,392 which is $303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunbar Springs.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

Written by: Larry Allen

I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.