Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (38 Rentals)

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10118 E Achi St

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Tucson East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson East

8490 E Old Spanish TrlTucson, AZ 85710
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Catalina Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina Vista

8550 E Old Spanish TrlTucson, AZ 85710
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Acacia Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acacia Hills

9170 E Golf Links RdTucson, AZ 85730
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Tucson Casitas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson Casitas

9111 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710
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Taylor Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Heights

9009 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710
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Cortland Las Casas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland Las Casas

9855 E Speedway BlvdTucson, AZ 85748
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Cortland las Casas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland las Casas

10210 E Speedway BlvdTucson, AZ 85748

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Trailcrest Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Trailcrest Apartments

2050 N Pantano RdTucson, AZ 85715
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Eastside, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Canyon Oaks priced from $634. Eastpointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canyon OaksModel A1BR,1BA$634
Eastpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 281201BR,1BA$679
Pavilions at Pantano Apartments1B Jr1BR,1BA$713
Green Leaf At BroadwayOne Bed1BR,1BA$750
The Vintage Apartments4181BR,1BA$750
The View at CatalinaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$779
Elevate ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$795
Ascent on Pantano1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$799
Brittany CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$816
Toscana Cove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, AZ

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Trailcrest Apartments in the in the El G.H.E.K.O. neighborhood starting from $1,569. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the 3x2 Model at Coronado Villas Apartments starting at $1,570 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Bear Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trailcrest Apartments3 Bedroom/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.24
Coronado Villas Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.38
The View at CatalinaTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.36
Hampton ParkB1: 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Brittany CourtTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Emerald Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Harrison ParkArcadia1BR,1BA$1.27
Camino Seco Village1A | One Bedroom Loft-Style Townhome1BR,1BA$1.36
Green Leaf At BroadwayOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.27
Pavilions at Pantano Apartments1B Jr1BR,1BA$1.36

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Eastside, Tucson, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Eastside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Eastside is at Elevate Apartments listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Eastside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Eastside Apartment is $641 at Canyon Oaks.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Eastside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Eastside is starting from $833 at Pavilions at Pantano Apartments.

What is the most affordable Eastside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Eastside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Catalina Vista and starts from $1,253.

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