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property at 3909 S 14th Ave

$600 - $1,050

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3909 S 14th Ave

TucsonAZ85714
property at 925 E 30th St

$649

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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925 E 30th St

TucsonAZ85713

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property at 1942 E Prince Rd

$745

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1942 E Prince Rd

TucsonAZ85719
property at 1103 E Adams St

$750

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1103 E Adams St

TucsonAZ85719
property at 234 E 32nd St

$500 - $1,050

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234 E 32nd St

TucsonAZ85713

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Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tucson, AZ

Pricing Updated: 03/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Tucson, AZ area range in price from $600 to $12,000 with an overall median price of $2,610. The three Tucson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Balboa Heights at $650, Avalon at $850, and Tuscon Park West #1 at $899. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tucson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Balboa Heights$815$6509
Avalon$850$8501
Tuscon Park West #1$899$8991
North Dodge$1,062$6054
Amphi$1,100$9955
Oak Flower$1,185$6052
St Francis Cabrini$1,325$9956
Dodge Flower$1,445$8603
Rolling Hills Country Club$1,500$1,5001
Corbett$1,532$1,1253

Cheapest Available Tucson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tucson, AZ is a 2 Beds unit found at Desert Palms Apartments in the Old Fort Lowell neighborhood priced from $100. An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters in the Rillito neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tucson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Palms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$100
An active desert locale that's perfect for commutersJunior Suite | At AZ 1st Realty, we think movin...1BR,1BA$495
La Hacienda Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$577
Midtown on 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$595
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$595
River OaksS1Studio,1BA$599
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Casa BellaOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$619

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tucson area is the $0.46 price per square foot Stafford 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $919. The second greatest value Tucson apartment is the 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) Model at Zona Verde Apartments starting at $595 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the North University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tucson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at TucsonStafford 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.46
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.34
The Van BurenTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Icon Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.94
Mountain Ridge Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Villa Delano Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom | At AZ 1st Realty, w...2BR,2BA$1.03
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.76
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.90

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Allen • 4+ years in Tucson

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Tucson's main advantage is that the cost of living is lower than the rest of the US and it has a major healthcare facility. The downside is that , as a college town, it's not always a great place for seniors unless they reside in the suburbs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tucson

What type of rentals are currently available in Tucson?

There are currently 2898 Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ with pricing that ranges from $535 to $6,231. There are also 733 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tucson ranging from $600 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tucson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tucson ranges from $600 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,933.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tucson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tucson range from $645 to $3,694, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $535.

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