Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Montevideo Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (15 Rentals)
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El Montevideo, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Montevideo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Montevideo Studio Apartments | $1,109 | $749 | $1,929 |
El Montevideo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $745 | $1,929 |
El Montevideo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $995 | $2,279 |
El Montevideo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $1,125 | $3,064 |
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Cheapest Available El Montevideo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Montevideo area of Tucson, AZ is a 5 Beds unit found at The Benedictine Townhomes priced from $725. The Retro Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable El Montevideo apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Benedictine Townhomes | Townhome | 5BR,2BA | $725 |
The Retro Apartments | CALL OR SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR TODAY... WALK-INS AL... | Studio,1BA | $749 |
Fresh new look at Orange Blossom Apartments! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Jerrie Street Apartments | $99 MOVE IN SPECIAL !! CALL FOR DETAILS YOU WI... | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Knollwood Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Montevideo, AZ
As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Montevideo area is the $1.21 price per square foot Tower 3X2R Model at Bellevue Tower Apartments in the in the Palo Verde neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value El Montevideo apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek starting at $1,193 with a $1.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bellevue Tower Apartments | Tower 3X2R | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Cottonwood Creek | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Del Rey Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Union On Bellevue | Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment... | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
3649 E 3rd St | Casa Blanca | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Fresh new look at Orange Blossom Apartments! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
Knollwood Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Country Club Apartments | Studio - Small | Studio ,1BA | $2.05 |
Jerrie Street Apartments | LIMITED TIME OFFER! HURRY UP! $99 FIRST MONTH C... | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
The Benedictine Townhomes | Townhome | 5BR,2BA | $1.97 |
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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 $1,193.
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 $799, while the average apartment in El Montevideo costs $1,620.
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 10 regular apartments in El Montevideo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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