Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Rio Acres Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (15 Rentals)

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455 W Kelso
1 Bedroom Apartments

455 W Kelso

455 W KelsoTucson, AZ 85705
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Triplex
2 Bedroom Apartments

Triplex

1312 W Yavapai StTucson, AZ 85745

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El Sol Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Sol Apartments

2115 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Zona Rio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zona Rio

1001 W St Mary" StTucson, AZ 85745
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Casa Verde
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Verde

2602 N 14th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Silverwood Casitas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Silverwood Casitas

2220 N Silverbell RdTucson, AZ 85745
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Sahuaro Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sahuaro Apartments

510 W Sahuaro StTucson, AZ 85705
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Miracle Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miracle Square

2601 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85705
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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 The Place at 2120 priced from $733. Westside Commons 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Place at 21201x1 A11BR,1BA$733
Westside Commons1x11BR,1BA$799
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$840
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845
Lantana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rio Acres, AZ

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Rio Acres area is the $1.34 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Kelso Vista Apartments in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $840. The second greatest value El Rio Acres apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Zona Rio starting at $875 with a $1.63 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Westside Commons1x11BR,1BA$1.70
La LomitaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Lantana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1BR,1BA$2.03
The Place at 21201x1 A11BR,1BA$1.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Rio Acres Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Rio Acres?

The cheapest apartment in El Rio Acres is The Place at 2120 which is listed at $733, while the average apartment in El Rio Acres costs $1,412.

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 7 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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