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El Presidio, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Presidio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Presidio area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sahara priced from $649. Park Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable El Presidio apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$649
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34404Studio,1BA$679
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 2x12BR,1BA$799
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$815
The Castle ApartmentsExpanded StudioStudio,1BA$825
Blue Agave Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 281132BR,1BA$895
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$899
University Lee Apartments1Br/1Ba w/ AC1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Presidio, AZ

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Presidio area is the $1.10 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 60016 Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,229. The second greatest value El Presidio apartment is the 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) Model at Zona Verde Apartments starting at $1,075 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the North University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Presidio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sahuaro Point Villas5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 600165BR,2BA$1.10
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.61
Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!The MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.12
Cottages at TucsonMilledge 3x33BR,3BA$0.86
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.32
Urbane3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
1 and 2 Bedrooms Great Location with Community Pool and Onsite Laundry! 1/2 of Mile from U of A2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Westside Commons2x1 W/D2BR,1BA$1.47
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 48765Studio ,1BA$1.51

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Presidio Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in El Presidio?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Presidio is under $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in El Presidio is Las Brisas Apartment Homes which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in El Presidio costs $1,684.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Presidio?

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 340 regular apartments in El Presidio 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 Presidio?

Cheap apartments in El Presidio have an average cost of $1,352 which is $332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Presidio.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.