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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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The Place at 2120
2120 N Silverbell RdTucson, AZ 85745
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1312 W Yavapai StTucson, AZ 85745
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1920 N Huachuca AveTucson, AZ 85745
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Rillito River Park
522 W Rillito StTucson, AZ 85705
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Colonia de Tucson - DUP
1351 W St Marys RdTucson, AZ 85745
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El Sol Apartments
2115 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85705
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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
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Casa Verde
2602 N 14th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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2220 N Silverbell RdTucson, AZ 85745
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510 W Sahuaro StTucson, AZ 85705
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Greenview Apartments
1617 W El Rio DrTucson, AZ 85745
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Miracle Square
2601 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85705
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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 | $1,049 | $1,049 | $1,049 |
| El Rio Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $851 | $619 | $1,199 |
| El Rio Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $999 | $1,399 |
| El Rio Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $1,488 | $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 Sierra Madre Condos priced from $619. Zona Rio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable El Rio Acres apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Madre Condos | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $619 |
| Zona Rio | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Place at 2120 | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $811 |
| La Lomita | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Westside Commons | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rio Acres, AZ
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Rio Acres area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Zona Rio in the in the Menlo Park neighborhood starting from $1,045. The second greatest value El Rio Acres apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at La Lomita starting at $1,199 with a $1.79 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zona Rio | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| La Lomita | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Kelso Vista | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Sierra Madre Condos | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Westside Commons | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Lantana Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Place at 2120 | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Solaris at Tucson | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
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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 $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Rio Acres?
The cheapest apartment in El Rio Acres is Sierra Madre Condos which is listed at $619, while the average apartment in El Rio Acres costs $1,691.
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 17 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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