Cheap Homes for Rent in the El Presidio Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (35 Rentals)

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property at 2039 E 8th St

$990 - $1,995

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2039 E 8th St

TucsonAZ85719

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property at 55 N Cherry Ave

$1,025 - $1,800

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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55 N Cherry Ave

TucsonAZ85719

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property at 1238 E 24th St

$1,195

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$1,195
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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1238 E 24th St

TucsonAZ85713

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property at 55 N Cherry Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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55 N Cherry Ave, Unit 203

55 N Cherry Ave
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 2 Beds unit found at Westwood Apartments priced from $495. Blue Agave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable El Presidio apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 648472BR,1BA$495
Blue Agave ApartmentsLarge StudioStudio,1BA$625
SaharaStudio 340AStudio,1BA$655
700 N 7th AveUpdated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 51657Studio,1BA$725
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$751
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 2x12BR,1BA$799
Hub Park Ave6x56BR,5BA$829
Westside CommonsOne bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$849
The Castle ApartmentsExpanded StudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Presidio, AZ

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Presidio area is the $1.08 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 51807 Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value El Presidio apartment is the Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson starting at $1,299 with a $0.93 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.
Sahuaro Point Villas5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 518075BR,2BA$1.08
Cottages at TucsonMilledge 3x33BR,3BA$0.93
The Mark Tucson4x4 - Davenport4BR,4BA$0.99
839 E Waverly St3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.32
oLiv Tucson3x3 A3BR,3BA$1.08
Campus Walk Condominiums2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.32
Urbane3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
Surf Lodge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.03

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about El Presidio

What type of rentals are currently available in El Presidio?

There are currently 592 Apartments for Rent in El Presidio, AZ with pricing that ranges from $440 to $4,580. There are also 172 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Presidio ranging from $600 to $5,250.

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 $600 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,960.

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 $719 to $3,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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