Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El G.H.E.K.O. Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (82 Rentals)

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River Oaks
$736 - $2,457
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$736 - $2,457
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River Oaks

7730 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710
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Fountain Plaza
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$803 - $1,043
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Fountain Plaza

2345 N Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85712
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Craycroft Park
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Craycroft Park

1725 S Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85711
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Devington Court
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Devington Court

5570 E Hampton StTucson, AZ 85712
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Vista De Catalina
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Vista De Catalina

5770 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85711

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El G.H.E.K.O., Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available El G.H.E.K.O. Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El G.H.E.K.O. area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sedona Springs priced from $599. Sienna Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable El G.H.E.K.O. apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Riverstone1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$668
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsN | 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$673
BELLA FLORA1 STUStudio,1BA$689
La Hacienda Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$690
BrookwoodA11BR,1BA$692
Aspen GroveAspen Grove - 1525-...Studio,1BA$695
Catalina Village ApartmentsStudio FloorplanStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El G.H.E.K.O., AZ

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the El G.H.E.K.O. area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Vertical East Apartments in the in the El G.H.E.K.O. neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value El G.H.E.K.O. apartment is the One Bedroom, One Bathroom Model at The Van Buren starting at $1,028 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Avondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El G.H.E.K.O. apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vertical East Apartments3 Bedroom/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.14
The Van BurenOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.01
BrookwoodB22BR,2BA$1.31
Pantano Villas Apartments2X2GUW2BR,2BA$1.28
Icon Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Carondelet ApartmentsThe Metro1BR,1BA$1.20
Ridgepointe ApartmentsA1 | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Peaks at RedingtonDeluxe - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
SomerpointeThe Amber1BR,1BA$1.36
Pavilions at Pantano Apartments1B Jr1BR,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El G.H.E.K.O. Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in El G.H.E.K.O.?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El G.H.E.K.O. is under $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El G.H.E.K.O.?

The cheapest apartment in El G.H.E.K.O. is Riverstone which is listed at $668, while the average apartment in El G.H.E.K.O. costs $1,590.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El G.H.E.K.O.?

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 23 regular apartments in El G.H.E.K.O. 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 El G.H.E.K.O.?

Cheap apartments in El G.H.E.K.O. have an average cost of $274 which is $1,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El G.H.E.K.O..

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

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