455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 105
455 W Kelso St
TucsonAZ85705
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Rio Acres Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (25 Rentals)
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455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 206
455 W Kelso St
TucsonAZ85705
455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 118
455 W Kelso St
TucsonAZ85705
455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 121
455 W Kelso St
TucsonAZ85705
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$831 - $4,0611 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Place at 2120
2120 N Silverbell RdTucson, AZ 85745
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$839 - $1,1601 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westside Commons
1335 W St Marys RdTucson, AZ 85745
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$850 - $1,299Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Solaris at Tucson
1601 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85705
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455 W Kelso St
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1413 N El Rio Dr
TucsonAZ85745
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TucsonAZ85745
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TucsonAZ85745
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Lantana Apartments
1111 W Saint Marys RdTucson, AZ 85745
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Sierra Madre Condos
455 W KelsoTucson, AZ 85705
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El Sol Apartments
2115 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Sahuaro Apartments
510 W Sahuaro StTucson, AZ 85705
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Greenview Apartments
1617 W El Rio DrTucson, AZ 85745
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Zona Rio
1001 W St Mary" StTucson, AZ 85745
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Kelso Vista
450 W Kelso StTucson, AZ 85705
1012 N Grande Ave
TucsonAZ85745
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La Lomita
2080 W Speedway BlvdTucson, AZ 85745
1414 W Delaware St
TucsonAZ85745
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TucsonAZ85745
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511 N Iroquois Ave
TucsonAZ85745
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El Rio Acres, Tucson, AZ Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Rio Acres?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rio Acres Studio Apartments | $850 | $850 | $850 |
| El Rio Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $964 | $849 | $1,229 |
| El Rio Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,156 | $995 | $1,475 |
| El Rio Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $1,529 | $1,895 |
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Cheapest Available El Rio Acres Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Rio Acres area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Zona Rio priced from $810. The Place at 2120 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $831. Here are the most affordable El Rio Acres apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zona Rio | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| The Place at 2120 | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $831 |
| Kelso Vista | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| Westside Commons | One bedroom one bath | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Solaris at Tucson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rio Acres, AZ
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Rio Acres area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 506 N Iroquois Ave in the in the Menlo Park neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value El Rio Acres apartment is the 1329 W Speedway Blvd Model at 1329 W Speedway Blvd, Unit # 1 starting at $1,895 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the El Rio Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Rio Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 N Iroquois Ave | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 1329 W Speedway Blvd, Unit # 1 | 1329 W Speedway Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Zona Rio | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Lantana Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Kelso Vista | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Westside Commons | One bedroom one bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| La Lomita | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Place at 2120 | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Solaris at Tucson | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Rio Acres Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in El Rio Acres?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Rio Acres is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Rio Acres?
The cheapest apartment in El Rio Acres is Zona Rio which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in El Rio Acres costs $1,712.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Rio Acres?
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 15 regular apartments in El Rio Acres that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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