Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Montevideo Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (58 Rentals)

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property at 3507 E 3rd St

$1,099 - $1,299

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3507 E 3rd St

TucsonAZ85716
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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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947 N Alvernon Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

947 N Alvernon Way

947 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85711
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Cielo on 5th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo on 5th

3727 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85716
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2960 E 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2960 E 5th St

2960 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85716
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Arizona Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arizona Commons

3653 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85716
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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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Las Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Las Villas

3425 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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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 947 N Alvernon Way priced from $675. Cielo on 5th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable El Montevideo apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
947 N Alvernon Way0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$675
Cielo on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$695
Jerrie Street ApartmentsAdmin Fee Waived! 1st Month Free $299 at move i...1BR,1BA$699
The Palace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Montclair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$775
Catalina Country Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Knollwood Terrace1x11BR,1BA$799
Midtown on 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$825
SantuarioOne bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$849
The Retro1+1 Up1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Montevideo, AZ

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Montevideo area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 4038-4046 E Fairmount St in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value El Montevideo apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek starting at $1,127 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Sam Hughes 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.
4038-4046 E Fairmount St3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.94
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Bellevue TowerGarden Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.23
4146 E Bellevue St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.26
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Palm Garden Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
SantuarioOne bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Montclair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.48
Knollwood Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1.62
Jerrie Street ApartmentsAdmin Fee Waived! 1st Month Free $299 at move i...1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Montevideo, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #107

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 the price of a cheap apartment in El Montevideo?

The cheapest apartment in El Montevideo is Jerrie Street Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in El Montevideo costs $1,800.

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 29 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 $836 which is $964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Montevideo.

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