Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Montevideo Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (29 Rentals)

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3420-3462 E 2nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3420-3462 E 2nd St

3420-3462 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85716
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Miramonte at Third
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramonte at Third

811 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85711
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Midtown on 2nd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown on 2nd

3601 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85716
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Parkview Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Manor

455 S Irving AveTucson, AZ 85711
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Del Rey Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Rey Apartments

840 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85711
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Arizona Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arizona Commons

3653 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85716
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El Montevideo, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Montevideo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Montevideo area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Del Rey Apartments priced from $650. Royal ElCon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $708. Here are the most affordable El Montevideo apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Del Rey ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650
Royal ElCon Apartments1x11BR,1BA$708
Miramonte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
The RetroCALL OR SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR TODAY... WALK-INS AL...Studio,1BA$749
Knollwood TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$760
Sheraton Arms Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$795
Catalina Country Studio ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$795
Jerrie Street Apartments1st Month's rent FREE !! CALL FOR DETAILS1BR,1BA$799
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$799
Cielo on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Montevideo, AZ

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Montevideo area is the $1.35 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second greatest value El Montevideo apartment is the Tower 2X1R Model at Bellevue Tower Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Palo Verde neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Montevideo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottonwood CreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.35
Bellevue Tower ApartmentsTower 2X1R2BR,1BA$1.20
Del Rey Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Union On Bellevue - Near The U of AFall into Comfort: 2026 Rentals at Union on Bel...2BR,1BA$0.92
Palm Garden Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Royal ElCon Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.18
Sheraton Arms Apartments1x1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$1.51
Fresh new look at Orange Blossom Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.70
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - LargeStudio ,1BA$1.86
Miramonte ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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El Montevideo, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #108

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Montevideo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in El Montevideo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Montevideo is under $845.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Montevideo?

The cheapest apartment in El Montevideo is Royal ElCon Apartments which is listed at $708, while the average apartment in El Montevideo costs $5,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Montevideo?

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 2 regular apartments in El Montevideo 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 Montevideo?

Cheap apartments in El Montevideo have an average cost of $110 which is $4,890 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Montevideo.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!