Cheap Homes for Rent in El Presidio Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (32 Rentals)

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property at 234 E 32nd St

$875 - $1,175

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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234 E 32nd St

TucsonAZ85713
property at 1229 N 4th Ave

$900

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$900
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$900

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1229 N 4th Ave

TucsonAZ85705
property at 1703 E 13th St

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1703 E 13th St

TucsonAZ85719

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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 $600. Junction at Ironhorse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable El Presidio apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 285Studio,1BA$600
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$752
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$766
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 43011Studio,1BA$779
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$799
Westside Commons1x11BR,1BA$805
The Castle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Presidio, AZ

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Presidio area is the $0.52 price per square foot Lumpkin 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $929. 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 $845 with a $0.48 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.
Cottages at TucsonLumpkin 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.52
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.48
Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!The MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.12
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.32
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 432232BR,1BA$1.60
602-610 E Lester St610 Lester2BR,1BA$1.20
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1.61
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34404Studio ,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Presidio, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #19

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Presidio

What type of rentals are currently available in El Presidio?

There are currently 598 Apartments for Rent in El Presidio, AZ with pricing that ranges from $600 to $5,776. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Presidio ranging from $650 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Presidio?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Presidio ranges from $650 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,200.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in El Presidio?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in El Presidio range from $679 to $5,776, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $699.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

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

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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