
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Iron Horse Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (36 Rentals)
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810 E 9th St, Unit 3

1070 E Miles St

The Flats at Julian Drew Block

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River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9th

1001 E 17th St

1540 E Miles St

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Railroad in Tucson

715 E 9th St

55 N Cherry Ave, Unit 203

Agave 350

Sonoran On 9th

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The Station at Ironhorse Apartments
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1442 E 9th St

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1648 E 7th St

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731 E 6th St

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Don Martin Apartments

714 E 10th St
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The Alamo Apartments

940 E Florita St

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Julian Drew Lofts

723 E 6th St

1426 E 8th St

Good Rain

1323 E 9th St
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Iron Horse, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Iron Horse?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Horse Studio Apartments | $1,134 | $649 | $1,900 |
| Iron Horse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $975 | $2,285 |
| Iron Horse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $495 | $2,750 |
| Iron Horse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $719 | $3,600 |
| Iron Horse 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $575 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Available Iron Horse Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Iron Horse area of Tucson, AZ is a 2 Beds unit found at Westwood Apartments priced from $495. Park Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Iron Horse apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 64847 | 2BR,1BA | $495 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Mountain Plaza Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $919 |
| Herbert Residential | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Railroad in Tucson | Unit number 1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Wildcat Canyon Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9th | One Bedroom Loft Bungalow | 1BR,1BA | $1,097 |
| Sonoran On 9th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 66505 | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Agave 350 | 2C | 2BR,1BA | $1,353 |
| The Gallery on Fifth | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,519 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Iron Horse, AZ
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Iron Horse area is the $1.01 price per square foot 4x4 - Davenport Model at The Mark Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,345. The second greatest value Iron Horse apartment is the B3 Model at Agave 350 starting at $1,649 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the South Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Iron Horse apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mark Tucson | 4x4 - Davenport | 4BR,4BA | $1.01 |
| Agave 350 | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Sonoran On 9th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 36823 | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 60021 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The District on 5th | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Mountain Plaza Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Wildcat Canyon Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9th | One Bedroom Loft Bungalow | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Railroad in Tucson | Unit number 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Herbert Residential | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Iron Horse Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Iron Horse?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Iron Horse is under $1,519.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Iron Horse?
The cheapest apartment in Iron Horse is Railroad in Tucson which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Iron Horse costs $2,199.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Iron Horse?
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 102 regular apartments in Iron Horse 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 Iron Horse?
Cheap apartments in Iron Horse have an average cost of $1,380 which is $819 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Iron Horse.
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