Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Montevideo Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (43 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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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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Bellevue Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Apartments

4424 E Bellevue StTucson, AZ 85712
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Las Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Las Villas

3425 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 1 Bed unit found at Miramonte Apartments priced from $695. Jerrie Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable El Montevideo apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miramonte Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Jerrie Street ApartmentsNOW $699 a Month! No Admin Fee! Pay $299 at Mov...1BR,1BA$699
The Palace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$779
Catalina Country Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Knollwood Terrace1x11BR,1BA$799
Midtown on 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$825
Rancho Encanto ApartmentsOne Month Free & $150 Off Move In1BR,1BA$849
The Retro1+1 Up1BR,1BA$849
Santuario Apartments1-LG-UP1BR,1BA$869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Montevideo, AZ

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Montevideo area is the $1.19 price per square foot Garden Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Bellevue Tower in the in the Palo Verde neighborhood starting from $1,107. The second greatest value El Montevideo apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek starting at $1,086 with a $1.22 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.
Bellevue TowerGarden Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Palm Garden Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Santuario Apartments1-LG-UP1BR,1BA$1.44
Miramonte on 3rd1x1RD1BR,1BA$1.75
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - LargeStudio ,1BA$1.76
Miramonte Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
Knollwood Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1.62
Jerrie Street ApartmentsNOW $699 a Month! No Admin Fee! Pay $299 at Mov...1BR,1BA$1.63

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Montevideo, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #100

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Miramonte Apartments which is listed at $695, 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 36 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 $590 which is $1,210 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Montevideo.

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