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55 N Cherry Ave

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Cheapest Available El Presidio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Presidio area of Tucson, AZ is a 4 Beds unit found at Zona Verde Apartments priced from $595. Sahara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable El Presidio apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$595
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$599
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 29791Studio,1BA$705
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$780
Campus Crossings on 8th Street2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$795
Westside Commons1x11BR,1BA$799
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$825
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$825
One North Fifth ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Presidio, AZ

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Presidio area is the $0.96 price per square foot Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,334. The second greatest value El Presidio apartment is the 3x3 - Camden Model at The Mark Tucson starting at $1,185 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the South Tucson 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 TucsonMilledge 3x33BR,3BA$0.96
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.50
Zona Verde Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom- 1 Month FREE!3BR,2BA$1.66
421- 425 N Olsen4211BR,1BA$1.58
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 285332BR,1BA$1.42
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.47
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1.50
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 29791Studio ,1BA$1.37

Frequently Asked Questions about El Presidio

What type of rentals are currently available in El Presidio?

There are currently 599 Apartments for Rent in El Presidio, AZ with pricing that ranges from $440 to $18,700. There are also 140 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Presidio ranging from $695 to $5,500.

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 $695 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,048.

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 $779 to $3,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $595.

Expert Rental Resources

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