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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Rio Acres Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (17 Rentals)
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Sahara
919 N Stone AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Villas Los Duraznos
3535 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
522 W Rillito St
TucsonAZ85705
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The Place at 2120
2120 N Silverbell RdTucson, AZ 85745
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Presidio Palms Apartments
475 N Granada AveTucson, AZ 85701
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Lantana Apartments
1111 W Saint Marys RdTucson, AZ 85745
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Sonoran Reserve
2800 W Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85745
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Ascension at Ironwood
2550 W Ironwood Hill DrTucson, AZ 85745
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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 | $1,037 | $600 | $1,675 |
| El Rio Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $799 | $2,409 |
| El Rio Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $1,097 | $3,191 |
| El Rio Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,738 | $1,494 | $5,299 |
| El Rio Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,077 | $1,769 | $4,400 |
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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 Studio unit found at Sahara priced from $699. Villas Los Duraznos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable El Rio Acres apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara | Studio 340A | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Villas Los Duraznos | 1 X 1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Kelso Vista Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| The Place at 2120 | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| Presidio Palms Apartments | Studio - Type B GL Patio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rio Acres, AZ
As of May 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Rio Acres area is the $1.75 price per square foot C2 Model at 255 North in the in the Menlo Park neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value El Rio Acres apartment is the A1 Model at View at Starr Pass starting at $1,250 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Menlo Park 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. |
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| 255 North | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| View at Starr Pass | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Kelso Vista Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Ascension at Ironwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Sonoran Reserve | 1x1-457- Partial Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Villas Los Duraznos | 1 X 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Lantana Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Place at 2120 | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Presidio Palms Apartments | Studio - Type B GL Patio | Studio ,1BA | $2.59 |
| Sahara | Studio 340B | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
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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 $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Rio Acres?
The cheapest apartment in El Rio Acres is Villas Los Duraznos which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in El Rio Acres costs $2,674.
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 72 regular apartments in El Rio Acres that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in El Rio Acres?
Cheap apartments in El Rio Acres have an average cost of $1,195 which is $1,479 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Rio Acres.
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