Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Montevideo Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (17 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

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
The Retro ApartmentsCALL OR SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR TODAY... WALK-INS AL...Studio,1BA$749
Catalina Country Studio ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$795
Sheraton Arms Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Montevideo, AZ

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Montevideo area is the $1.11 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,209. The second greatest value El Montevideo apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Del Rey Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.18 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.
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Del Rey Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Bellevue Tower ApartmentsGarden 2X1R2BR,1BA$1.28
Union On BellevueWinter Special 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment ...2BR,1BA$0.92
Las VillasDuplex1BR,1BA$1.93
Palm Garden Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Royal ElCon Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.18
Sheraton Arms Apartments1x1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$1.51
Knollwood Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1.62
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio ,1BA$1.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Montevideo, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #106

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 $900.

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.

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