Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El G.H.E.K.O. Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (71 Rentals)

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$695 - $1,295

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5128 E Pima St

TucsonAZ85712

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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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River Oaks
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$820 - $2,850
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River Oaks

7730 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710
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Craycroft Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Craycroft Park

1725 S Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85711
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Devington Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Devington Court

5570 E Hampton StTucson, AZ 85712
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Vista De Catalina
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista De Catalina

5770 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85711
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Summit Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Ridge

1252 S Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85711
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Catalunya
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Catalunya

5180 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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Aspen Grove
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Aspen Grove

1501 S Woodland StTucson, AZ 85711
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Pantano Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pantano Crossing

445 N Pantano RdTucson, AZ 85710

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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 Casa De Caro Apartments priced from $595. Sedona Springs 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
Casa De Caro Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$595
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Canyon OaksModel A1BR,1BA$641
Catalina Village ApartmentsStudio FloorplanStudio,1BA$648
Riverstone1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$687
BELLA FLORA1 STUStudio,1BA$689
Aspen GroveAspen Grove - 1525-...Studio,1BA$695
The Circa Apartments?ACT FACT - Offer Ends Soon!?Studio,1BA$699

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

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the El G.H.E.K.O. area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2B | Two Bedroom Model at El Dorado Place in the in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood starting from $1,330. The second greatest value El G.H.E.K.O. apartment is the 2X2GUW Model at Pantano Villas Apartments starting at $1,240 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Broadway Pantano East 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.
El Dorado Place2B | Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.27
Pantano Villas Apartments2X2GUW2BR,2BA$1.28
Estancia2B | Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsN | 1 Bed + Den & 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.26
Icon Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Ridgepointe ApartmentsA1 | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Carondelet ApartmentsThe Metro1BR,1BA$1.20
Peaks at RedingtonDeluxe - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
SomerpointeThe Amber1BR,1BA$1.34
Pavilions at Pantano Apartments1B Jr1BR,1BA$1.35

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

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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 $699.

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 Canyon Oaks which is listed at $641, while the average apartment in El G.H.E.K.O. costs $1,468.

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 13 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.

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