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Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tucson, AZ

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tucson, AZ area range in price from $400 to $10,730 with an overall median price of $2,607. The three Tucson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Doolen Fruitvale at $795, Corbett at $659, and Los Ranchitos at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tucson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Doolen Fruitvale$795$7951
Corbett$799$6597
Los Ranchitos$800$8001
Terra Serena$800$8001
Rose$895$6954
Miracle Manor$999$67579
Avondale$1,014$70932
Balboa Heights$1,016$69558
Pullman$1,050$550112
San Clemente$1,050$7498

Cheapest Available Tucson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Siegel Suites Tucson in the Myers neighborhood priced from $423. An active desert locale that's perfect 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
Siegel Suites TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$423
An active desert locale that's perfect** $49.00 Move In ** Junior Suite with Courtyar...1BR,1BA$495
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$549
Laurence Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Commons At Monte VistaStudio -Studio,1BA$600
Vertical North ApartmentsLOOK & LEASE $500 EXTRA OFF MOVE IN COST, HURRY...Studio,1BA$625
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
Villas Los Duraznos1 X 11BR,1BA$649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tucson area is the $0.31 price per square foot Belmont 6x6 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value Tucson apartment is the 5 bedroom 2 bath Model at Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute starting at $2,149 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Central Tucson 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 TucsonBelmont 6x66BR,6BA$0.31
Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute5 bedroom 2 bath5BR,2BA$1.08
Valle Del SurFall In Love At Valle Del Sur! Call Us TODAY!! ...4BR,2BA$1.09
The U at Park2 BED2BR,2BA$0.45
Riata Court Apartments4 Bedroom / 4 Bath4BR,4BA$0.51
Taylor Heights2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Monte Vist Commons3x13BR,1BA$1.00
Mountain Ridge Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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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 2849 Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ with pricing that ranges from $400 to $10,730. There are also 976 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tucson ranging from $450 to $5,500.

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 $450 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,948.

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 $589 to $5,727, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,199 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $525.

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

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I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

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