
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunbar Springs Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (182 Rentals)
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302 W Flores St, Unit 7

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Blue Agave Apartments

Sierra Madre Condos

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 206

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 140

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 129

302 W Flores St, Unit 3

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 121

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 118
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455 W Kelso St

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 105

Sahara

Cambridge Village Apartments

Las Brisas Apartment Homes

1070 E Miles St

810 E 9th St, Unit 3

522 W Rillito St

Sedona Pointe Apartments

Park Vista Apartments
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Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A

150 E 16th St, Unit 9

One North Fifth Apartments

The Castle Apartments

2933 N Geronimo Ave

Lantana Apartments

SAN MIGUEL TOWN

Westside Commons

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315 E Grant Rd, Unit A

1830 E 8th St

2506 N Castro Ave

River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9th

Solaris at Tucson

1540 E Miles St

2106 E Eastland St

1810 E Blacklidge Dr

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Presidio Palms Apartments
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Railroad in Tucson

2842 N Los Altos Ave

826 E Lee St

1366 N Riverview Blvd

University Gardens Apartments

The Link at 4th Ave

Mountain Plaza Apartments

114 N jacobus ave, Unit #2

Zona Verde Apartments

51-75 East 5th Street
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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 | $1,165 | $599 | $2,424 |
| Dunbar Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $619 | $2,679 |
| Dunbar Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $799 | $3,525 |
| Dunbar Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $849 | $4,862 |
| Dunbar Springs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $819 | $4,580 |
| Dunbar Springs 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,271 | $599 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Sierra Madre Condos priced from $619. Cambridge Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $691. Here are the most affordable Dunbar Springs apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Madre Condos | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $619 |
| Cambridge Village Apartments | 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $691 |
| Kelso Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Sahara | Studio 340A | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| 700 N 7th Ave | Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug... | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Sunpointe Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Park Vista Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 51657 | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A | AVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| 124-132 E Jacinto St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Las Brisas Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunbar Springs, AZ
As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunbar Springs area is the $1.04 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 63582 Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Dunbar Springs apartment is the Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson starting at $1,299 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the South Tucson 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuaro Point Villas | 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 63582 | 5BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Cottages at Tucson | Milledge 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.93 |
| The Mark Tucson | 4x4 - Davenport | 4BR,4BA | $1.01 |
| Hub Park Ave | 4x2 Suite Mansion | 4BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Surf Lodge | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 312 E 24th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Zona Rio | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Kelso Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 124-132 E Jacinto St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Sierra Madre Condos | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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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 $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dunbar Springs?
The cheapest apartment in Dunbar Springs is Sierra Madre Condos which is listed at $619, while the average apartment in Dunbar Springs costs $1,625.
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 351 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 $1,305 which is $320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunbar Springs.
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